Cook County property record for 52 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,732 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $34,813 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-03-200-046 |
| Primary APN | 17-03-200-046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 1,732 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 52 E ELM ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60611-1016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | DR-3 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF SH BLK1 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF S F RCL 1/4 SEC 03-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | CANAL TRUSTEES SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 81202 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Gold Coast Historic District listed 1978 · 434 contributing resources · NRIS 78001121 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17W697 BUTTERFIELD RD, OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181-4042 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 1997 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199762 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029053 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $195,000 (+18.18%) Land $53,779 Building $141,221 | $1,950,000 (+18.18%) Land $537,790 Building $1,412,210 | |
| 2023 | $34,813.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $33,937.00 | $165,000 Land $43,300 Building $121,700 | $1,650,000 Land $433,000 Building $1,217,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 in force |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 744 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.
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