Cook County property record for 539 E Knox St, Palatine, IL 60074
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,420 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,412 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,371 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-11-204-006 |
| Primary APN | 02-11-204-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,420 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,412 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 539 E KNOX ST |
|---|---|
| City | PALATINE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60074-7036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (FERNDALE)(HEIGHTS)(UNIT1) BEING SUB OF PT OF NE SEC 11-42-10 |
| Legal Range | 10E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | FERNDALE HEIGHTS UNIT1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 83 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PALATINE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 803605 |
539 E Knox St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 E KNOX ST, PALATINE, IL 60074-7036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049019 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Palatine Township |
| Municipality | Palatine Village |
| Elementary School District | Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 211 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,000 Land $11,791 Building $41,209 | $530,000 Land $117,910 Building $412,090 | |
| 2023 | $10,371.00 (+3.93%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,979.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $40,999 Land $9,929 Building $31,070 | $409,990 Land $99,290 Building $310,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 539 E Knox St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 539 E Knox St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | PALATINE serves 70,875 people · EPA ID IL0312340 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTHWEST WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 288 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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