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539 W 45th Pl, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 539 W 45th Pl, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,142 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$640,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill$4,220 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Transfer
Aug 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-324-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-324-014
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-324-014-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,142 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address539 W 45TH PL
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-3552
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionD W (BAKERS) SUB OF EH OF NH SH SW SEC 04-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionBAKERS SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
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

539 W 45th Pl is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2025.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address341 S RACINE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60607-2817
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Man, Separate Property

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

DateDocument
Aug 12, 2022Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
ALTIMA TITLE LLC
Aug 12, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
ALTIMA TITLE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 28, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 12, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20252095
Prior Transfer DateMar 28, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0000029040
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 12, 2022
Property Address539 W 45TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3552
Document Number0022434051
Instrument DateAug 11, 2022
Instrument2222434051
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022
Title CompanyALTIMA TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 12, 2022
Property Address539 W 45TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3552
Document Number0022434053
Instrument DateAug 11, 2022
Instrument2222434053
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2022
Title CompanyALTIMA TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$153.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address608 W 49TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4434

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$25,001 Land $4,688 Building $20,313$250,010 Land $46,880 Building $203,130
2023$4,220.00 (+48.23%)
2022$2,847.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$20,000 (-) Land $3,125 Building $16,875$200,000 (-) Land $31,250 Building $168,750
2021$20,000 Land $3,125 Building $16,875$200,000 Land $31,250 Building $168,750

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 539 W 45th Pl 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 539 W 45th Pl 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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