Cook County property record for 544 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
| Square Footage | 2,600 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,050 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,651.00 (2023) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-04-115-028
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2732 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA |
| Nov 14, 2018 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK |
| Oct 03, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY'S TITLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201842144 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 544 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 04, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010401285 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110401285 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 544 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| Document Number | 1831842144 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 09, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31842144 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $425.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 542 W ROOT ST CHICAGO IL 60609, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| Document Number | 1831842145 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31842145 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | O'FALLON, MO 63368-2240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 03, 2018 |
| Property Address | 544 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| Document Number | 1827649029 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27649029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3828 W 128TH PL ALSIP IL 608031517, ALSIP, IL 60803-1517 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 (+46.34%) Land $2,440 Building $57,560 | $600,000 (+46.34%) Land $24,400 Building $575,600 | |
| 2023 | $8,651.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,433.00 (+2.29%) | $41,000 (-) Land $3,050 Building $37,950 | $410,000 (-) Land $30,500 Building $379,500 |
| 2021 | $8,244.00 | $41,000 Land $3,050 Building $37,950 | $410,000 Land $30,500 Building $379,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 2026
| Historic District | Within 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.
| Primary APN | 20-04-115-028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,600 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,050 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 544 W ROOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | PEARCE & REYNOLDS PLAT OF RESUB OF B |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 842600 |
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