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610 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 610 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details19,630 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.495 acres (21,550 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,450,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$70,379 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Sale
Aug 2022 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-114-049

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-114-049
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-114-049-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area19,630 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleHigh Rise
Lot Area21,550 sqft (0.495 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address610 W ROOT ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-2630
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodePMD 8
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSUPERIOR COURT SUB
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number19,21
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
Census Tract842600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin 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.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5005 S WAGEL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 4, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Aug 4, 2022Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 4, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 4, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 12, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202349022
Prior Transfer DateAug 29, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000027204
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 4, 2023
Property Address610 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2630
Document Number0027749022
Instrument DateSep 22, 2023
Instrument2327749022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,450.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5005 S NAGUE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1318

August 2022: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 4, 2022
Property Address610 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2630
Document Number0021657010
Instrument DateJul 26, 2022
Instrument2221657010
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address11350 MCCORMICK RD # 902, 902, HUNT VALLEY, MD 21031-1002

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
2025$327,429 (-2.29%) Land $53,875 Building $273,554$1,309,716 (-2.29%) Land $215,500 Building $1,094,216
2024$70,379.00 (-7.44%)
2023$76,037.00 (+2.41%)
2022$74,251.00 (+2.37%)$335,088 (-) Land $48,487 Building $286,601$1,340,352 (-) Land $193,948 Building $1,146,404
2021$72,534.00$335,088 Land $48,487 Building $286,601$1,340,352 Land $193,948 Building $1,146,404

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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