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

Cook County property record for 626 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property Type	Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.064 acres (2,767 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$675,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill	$985 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-03-218-040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-03-218-040`
Alternative APN	`20-03-218-040-0000`

Exterior

Lot Area	2,767 sqft (0.064 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	626 E 42ND ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60653-2823
Property Category	Vacant Land
Property Type	Vacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning Code	RT-4
Legal Subdivision	O M WELLS
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1025
Census Tract	380100

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

626 E 42nd St, vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	6126 S UNIVERSITY AVE, 1N, CHICAGO, IL 60637-5891
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 16, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Aug 30, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 30, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 30, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20226357
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 12, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc	0000031002
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	626 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0016746120
Date	Jun 16, 2021
Instrument	2116746120

Lender

Name	THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43219

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 30, 2022
Property Address	626 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823
Document Number	0024206357
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2022
Instrument	2224206357
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$675.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	622 E 42ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2823

Mortgage

Document Number	0024206358
Date	Aug 30, 2022
Instrument	2224206358

Lender

Name	WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.57%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$9,583 Land $9,583	$95,830 Land $95,830
2023	$985.00 (+2.6%)
2022	$960.00	$4,654 Land $4,654	$46,540 Land $46,540

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 626 E 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 626 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 560 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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