Cook County property record for 540 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,959 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-04-115-029 |
| Primary APN | 20-04-115-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,050 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 540 W ROOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-2732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | (PEARCE) & (REYNOLDS) PLAT OF RESUB OF BLK 6 IN TAYLO R & KREIGHS SUB OF EH NW SEC 04-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | PEARCE & REYNOLDS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 842600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,000 (+4.76%) Land $2,440 Building $19,560 | $220,000 (+4.76%) Land $24,400 Building $195,600 | |
| 2023 | $1,959.00 (-35.83%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,053.00 (+62.83%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,000 (-) Land $3,050 Building $17,950 | $210,000 (-) Land $30,500 Building $179,500 |
| 2021 | $1,875.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,000 Land $3,050 Building $17,950 | $210,000 Land $30,500 Building $179,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 587 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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