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

Cook County property record for 618 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,286 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.063 acres (2,737 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$309,000 (Jan 2010)
Tax Bill$4,278 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2023 Line of Credit
Jul 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-03-218-037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-218-037
Alternative APN
  • 20-03-218-037-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,286 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
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 SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address618 E 42ND ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-2823
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionWALLS
Legal Lot Number6
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

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address618 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 21, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMPLOYEES CU
Jul 6, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 15, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 15, 2010 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 6, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201035152
Prior Transfer DateApr 8, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000054029
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address618 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005216010
DateFeb 21, 2023
Instrument2305216010
Lender
NameABBOTT LABORATORIES EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressGURNEE, IL 60031
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address618 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 14, 2021
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0018725321
DateJul 6, 2021
Instrument2118725321
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueJul 1, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.5%

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$36,001 Land $9,580 Building $26,421$360,010 Land $95,800 Building $264,210
2023$4,278.00 (-12.05%)
2022$4,864.00 Homeowner's exemption$26,999 Land $9,579 Building $17,420$269,990 Land $95,790 Building $174,200

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 618 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 618 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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