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532 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 532 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 2,600 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,075 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$388,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$6,896 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-115-032

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-115-032
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-115-032-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,600 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2014
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2016
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,075 sqft (0.071 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address532 W ROOT ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-2732
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
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 Number33,34
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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address532 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2732
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 26, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201715075
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 28, 2017
Property Address532 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2732
Document Number1708715075
Instrument DateMar 24, 2017
Instrument8715075
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$388.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address532 W ROOT ST CHICAGO IL 606092732, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2732

Mortgage

Document Number1708715076
DateMar 28, 2017
Instrument8715076
Lender
NamePACIFIC GLOBAL BK
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60616
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 27, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.25%

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$58,000 (+61.11%) Land $2,460 Building $55,540$580,000 (+61.11%) Land $24,600 Building $555,400
2023$6,896.00 (+2.91%)
2022$6,701.00 (+2.01%) Homeowner's exemption$36,000 (-) Land $3,075 Building $32,925$360,000 (-) Land $30,750 Building $329,250
2021$6,569.00 Homeowner's exemption$36,000 Land $3,075 Building $32,925$360,000 Land $30,750 Building $329,250

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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