Cook County property record for 542 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
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| Details | built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (1,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $209,226 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-09-341-022 |
| Primary APN | 17-09-341-022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 2002 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Lot Area | 1,960 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Street Address | 542 W MADISON ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60661 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | PD 779 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF LT9 & LT8 EXN40 FT IN BLK49 OF ORIGI NAL TOWN OF CHGO IN SE & SW SEC 09-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OF LT9 & LT8 EXN40 FT IN B |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 280100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the West Loop-LaSalle Street Historic District listed 2013 · 50 contributing resources · NRIS 12001238 |
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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 records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661-2591 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| 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 | $848,122 (-14.71%) Land $49,000 Building $799,122 | $3,392,488 (-14.71%) Land $196,000 Building $3,196,488 | |
| 2023 | $209,226.00 (+1.94%) | ||
| 2022 | $205,235.00 | $994,435 Land $58,800 Building $935,635 | $3,977,740 Land $235,200 Building $3,742,540 |
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 · 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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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.
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 |
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| 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 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.
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