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510 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 510 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 4 ba · 3,128 sqft · built 1879
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$65,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill$5,064 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Mortgage
Dec 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-115-041

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-115-041
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-115-041-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms16 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,128 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1879
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1881
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address510 W ROOT ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-2732
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(PEARCE) & (REYNOLDS) PLAT OF RESUB OF BLK 6 IN TAYLO R & KREIGHS SUB OF EH NW SEC 04-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionPEARCE & REYNOLDS
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
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 May 27, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address510 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2732
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 13, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
BELMONT BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Dec 15, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202255091
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address510 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2732
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 24, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007240028
DateMar 13, 2023
Instrument2307240028
Lender
NameBELMONT BANK & TRUST COMPANY
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60634
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueMar 3, 2028
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate7.67%

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 15, 2022
Property Address510 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2732
Document Number0034955091
Instrument DateDec 9, 2022
Instrument2234955091
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$65.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2300 W 167TH ST, MARKHAM, IL 60428-5608

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$31,000 (+29.17%) Land $2,480 Building $28,520$310,000 (+29.17%) Land $24,800 Building $285,200
2023$5,064.00 (+19.66%)
2022$4,232.00 (+1.83%) Homeowner's exemption$24,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $20,900$240,000 (-) Land $31,000 Building $209,000
2021$4,156.00$24,000 Land $3,100 Building $20,900$240,000 Land $31,000 Building $209,000

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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