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505 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 505 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeGeneral Industrial
Details3,145 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size0.148 acres (6,452 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$125,000 (Jan 2011)
Tax Bill$11,602 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-121-046

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-121-046
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-121-046-0000

Interior

Building Area3,145 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Lot Area6,452 sqft (0.148 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address505 W ROOT ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-2733
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > General Industrial
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal SubdivisionTAYLOR & KREIGHTS
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number47,48
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract842600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address501 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2733
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 21, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 21, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 26, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201118037
Last Transfer DateFeb 22, 2019
Transfer Doc0000006070
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 27, 2019
Property Address505 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2733
Document Number1908606070
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2019
Instrument8606070
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3120 S PRINCETON AVE CHICAGO IL 606163612, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3612

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$57,750 (+1%) Land $24,195 Building $33,555$231,000 (+1%) Land $96,780 Building $134,220
2024$11,602.00 (+4.74%)
2023$11,077.00 (+2.58%)
2022$10,798.00 (+2.28%)$52,500 (-) Land $6,452 Building $46,048$210,000 (-) Land $25,808 Building $184,192
2021$10,557.00$52,500 Land $6,452 Building $46,048$210,000 Land $25,808 Building $184,192

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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