Cook County property record for 551 W 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $449,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $8,373 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-04-127-004 |
| Primary APN | 20-04-127-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 551 W 42ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-2714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (DUNCANS) RESUB OF BLK7 IN TAYLOR & KREIGHS SUB OF EH NW SEC 04-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | KREIGHS SUB |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| 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 records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 166662, CHICAGO, IL 60616-6662 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200857011 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022023 |
| 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 | $45,000 (+4.65%) Land $2,500 Building $42,500 | $450,000 (+4.65%) Land $25,000 Building $425,000 | |
| 2023 | $8,373.00 (+2.86%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,140.00 (+2.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,000 (-) Land $3,125 Building $39,875 | $430,000 (-) Land $31,250 Building $398,750 |
| 2021 | $7,977.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,000 Land $3,125 Building $39,875 | $430,000 Land $31,250 Building $398,750 |
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.
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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