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542 W 120th St, Chicago, IL 60628 Property Records

Cook County property record for 542 W 120th St, Chicago, IL 60628

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Details1,600 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.43 acres (1,875 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$6,211 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-28-104-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-28-104-040
Alternative APN
  • 25-28-104-040-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,600 sqft Building Perimeter

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Lot Area1,875 sqft (0.43 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address542 W 120TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60628-5932
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(NEW) (ROSELAND) SUB OF PT OF FRCL SEC28 S OF IBL & O F PT OF NW SEC 33-37-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionNEW ROSELAND
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number21,22
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract530501

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address69 W WASHINGTON ST, 31, CHICAGO, IL 60602-3134
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 6, 2024
Deed SaleMar 6, 2024
Deed Document Number202410039
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 6, 2024
Property Address542 W 120TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-5932
Document Number0006610039
Instrument DateJan 12, 2024
Instrument2406610039
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 W 120TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628-5932
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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
2023$6,211.00 (+2.53%)$117,480 (+0.01%) Land $11,720 Building $105,760
2022$6,058.00 (+2.3%)$29,368 (-) Land $2,929 Building $26,439$117,472 (-) Land $11,716 Building $105,756
2021$5,922.00$29,368 Land $2,929 Building $26,439$117,472 Land $11,716 Building $105,756

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1997)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1997 · river or lake flooding

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.

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 646 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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