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641 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661 Property Records

Cook County property record for 641 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60661

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details94,100 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.214 acres (9,320 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$32,350,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$158,165 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-09-320-008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-09-320-008
Alternative APN
  • 17-09-320-008-0000

Interior

Units18 Units
Stories5 Stories
Building Area94,100 sqft Building Perimeter

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Architectural StyleHigh Rise
Lot Area9,320 sqft (0.214 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address641 W LAKE ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60661-1007
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeDX-7
Legal Description(CANAL)(TRUSTEES) SUB OF LTS & BLKS IN ORIGINAL TOWN OF CHGO IN SW SEC 09-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionCANAL TRUSTEES
Legal Block66
Legal Lot Number2,1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract280100

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the West Loop-LaSalle Street Historic District
listed 2013 · 50 contributing resources · NRIS 12001238

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 October 1, 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 Address11350 MCCORMICK RD, 902, HUNT VALLEY, MD 21031-1002
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 21, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20196171
Last Transfer DateJan 31, 2025
Transfer Doc0000022075
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 21, 2019
Property Address641 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661-1007
Document Number1923306171
Instrument DateAug 20, 2019
Instrument23306171
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 3, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$32,350.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address191 N WACKER DR #2500 CHICAGO IL 606061885, 2500, CHICAGO, IL 60606-1885

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$770,751 (-26.19%) Land $233,000 Building $537,751$3,083,004 (-26.19%) Land $932,000 Building $2,151,004
2023$158,165.00 (-26.61%)
2022$215,511.00$1,044,224 Land $139,800 Building $904,424$4,176,896 Land $559,200 Building $3,617,696

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1982–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 5
Most Recent ClaimMay 2020 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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