Cook County property record for 540 McCarthy St, Lemont, IL 60439
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,012 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,948 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-29-209-014 |
| Primary APN | 22-29-209-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,012 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 540 MCCARTHY ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEMONT |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60439-4033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LEMONT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 824003 |
540 McCarthy St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201219148 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Lemont Township |
| Municipality | Lemont Village |
| Elementary School District | Lemont-Bromberek Combined School District 113A (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Lemont Township High School District 210 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,001 Land $2,508 Building $16,493 | $190,010 Land $25,080 Building $164,930 | |
| 2023 | $3,948.00 (+35.53%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,913.00 | $12,002 Land $2,206 Building $9,796 | $120,020 Land $22,060 Building $97,960 |
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.
FEMA maps place 540 McCarthy St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 540 McCarthy 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | LEMONT serves 18,513 people · EPA ID IL0311620 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 25 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control currently in violation since Jan 2026 Lead public education Aug 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 417 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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