Cook County property record for 654 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,170 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,620 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,118 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Construction Loan Jan 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-28-323-028 |
| Primary APN | 20-28-323-028 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 5,170 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Lot Area | 5,620 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Street Address | 654 W 79TH ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-1808 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | B1-2 |
| Legal Description | (STORKES) SUB OF AUBURN RESUB OF BLKS 1-16 IN EX R.R. LANDS IN BLK 15&16 LT10 BLK 3 LTS 3&4 IN BLK 7 LT 4 NH OF LT 5 BLK 10 & |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | STORKES SUB |
| Legal Block | 1-16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-5,1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 710100 |
654 W 79th St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 434 SIBLEY BLVD, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409-2612 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage CHICAGO COMMUNITY LOAN FUND |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| May 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer NEAR NORTH NATIONAL TITLE, NEAR NORTH NAT'L TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 23, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202041026 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 654 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-1808 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 632 W 79TH ST 654, 654, CHICAGO, IL 60620-1808 |
| Document Number | 0010713135 |
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| Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2310713135 |
| Name | CHICAGO COMMUNITY LOAN FUND |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60602 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 654 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-1808 |
| Document Number | 2002341026 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2341026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 737 W 79TH ST CHICAGO IL 606202423, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2423 |
| Document Number | 2002341027 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2341027 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | FRANKFORT, IL 60423 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 654 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-1808 |
| Document Number | 1713213037 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13213037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | NEAR NORTH NATIONAL TITLE, NEAR NORTH NAT'L TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1722 MONTREAL CIR TUCKER GA 300846808, TUCKER, GA 30084-6808 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,022 Land $12,645 Building $15,377 | $112,088 Land $50,580 Building $61,508 | |
| 2024 | $7,118.00 (+143.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,924.00 (-16.88%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,518.00 (+0.89%) | $13,860 (+0.01%) Land $10,439 Building $3,421 | $55,440 (+0.01%) Land $41,756 Building $13,684 |
| 2021 | $3,487.00 | $13,859 Land $10,439 Building $3,420 | $55,436 Land $41,756 Building $13,680 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 654 W 79th 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.
The area around 654 W 79th 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 570 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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