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526 W 45th St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 526 W 45th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1889
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$100,000 (Feb 2002)
Tax Bill$3,587 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-316-037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-316-037
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-316-037-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,680 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1889
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1891
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address526 W 45TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-3594
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionJOHN D (SCULLYS) SUB OF SH OF SW NE SW SEC 04-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSCULLYS SUB
Legal Lot Number38
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract610800

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

526 W 45th St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2002.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address734 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3440
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 28, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 28, 2002 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 14, 2001
Deed Document Number200235313
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$21,481 Land $1,875 Building $19,606$214,810 Land $18,750 Building $196,060
2023$3,587.00 (+2.6%)
2022$3,496.00 (+2.28%)$17,000 (-) Land $3,125 Building $13,875$170,000 (-) Land $31,250 Building $138,750
2021$3,418.00$17,000 Land $3,125 Building $13,875$170,000 Land $31,250 Building $138,750

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

FEMA maps place 526 W 45th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 526 W 45th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 862 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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