Cook County property record for 501 Root St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,794 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,865 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-26-402-003 |
| Primary APN | 09-26-402-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,794 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 501 ROOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | PARK RIDGE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60068-3349 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (HODGE) & (MURISONS) SUB IN SEC 26-41-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | HODGE & MURISONS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | MAINE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 805501 |
501 Root St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2008.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 ROOT ST, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-3349 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018069 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Maine Township |
| Municipality | Park Ridge City |
| Secondary School District | Maine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Park Ridge Consolidated Community School District 64 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,000 Land $17,200 Building $38,800 | $560,000 Land $172,000 Building $388,000 | |
| 2023 | $10,865.00 (+4.86%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,361.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $46,000 Land $14,400 Building $31,600 | $460,000 Land $144,000 Building $316,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Root St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 18 flood claims nearby since 2011.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 18 (2011–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 18 of 18 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 501 Root St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PARK RIDGE serves 39,800 people · EPA ID IL0312460 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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