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616 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 616 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,286 sqft · built 1884
Lot Size0.063 acres (2,737 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$82,500 (Dec 2010)
Tax Bill$4,273 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Mortgage
Mar 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-03-218-036

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-218-036
Alternative APN
  • 20-03-218-036-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,286 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1884
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,737 sqft (0.063 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address616 E 42ND ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-2823
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal DescriptionO M (WELLS) SUB OF LTS 26-38 IN RICE & VALENTINES SUB OF LTS 11-20 IN DOBBINS SUB NH SE NE SEC 03-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionWELLS SUB
Legal Lot Number11-20
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract380100

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

616 E 42nd St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2010.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address616 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Mar 15, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
JP MORGAN CHASE BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 30, 2010 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 1, 2010
Deed Document Number201031036
Prior Transfer DateOct 14, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000016030
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address616 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823
Document Number2018833063
Instrument DateMay 22, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 16, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address616 E 42ND ST CHICAGO IL 606532823, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823

Mortgage

Document Number2018833063
DateJul 6, 2020
Instrument18833063
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 5, 2050

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address616 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823
Document Number1907901056
Instrument DateMar 15, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address616 E 42ND ST CHICAGO IL 606532823, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823

Mortgage

Document Number1907901056
DateMar 20, 2019
Instrument7901056
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 19, 2049

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$37,127 Land $9,580 Building $27,547$371,270 Land $95,800 Building $275,470
2023$4,273.00 (-6.93%)
2022$4,591.00 Homeowner's exemption$25,672 Land $9,579 Building $16,093$256,720 Land $95,790 Building $160,930

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

FEMA maps place 616 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 616 E 42nd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 560 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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