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70 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601 Property Records

Cook County property record for 70 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details165,594 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.231 acres (10,081 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$4,725,000 (Nov 1993)
Tax Bill$597,695 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale & Line of Credit
Mar 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-10-303-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-10-303-020
Alternative APN
  • 17-10-303-020-0000

Interior

Units62 Units
Stories18 Stories
Building Area165,594 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Architectural StyleHigh Rise
Lot Area10,081 sqft (0.231 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address70 E LAKE ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60601-5959
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Legal Description(FORT) (DEARBORN) ADD TO (CHICAGO) IN FRACL SW SEC 10-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionFORT DEARBORN ADD TO CHICAGO
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number24,25
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract320102

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 17-10-303-020

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address815 W VAN BUREN ST, 550, CHICAGO, IL 60607-3559
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 16, 2026Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
WINTRUST BANK
Mar 02, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MISCELLANEOUS INS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 05, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 05, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1993909
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 16, 2026
Property Address70 E LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601-5959
Document Number0000007019
Instrument DateJul 15, 2026
Instrument20267019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,393,800.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address1038 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622-3924

Mortgage

Document Number0000007020,
DateJul 16, 2026
Instrument20261977020
Lender
NameWINTRUST BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.48%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address70 E LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601-5959
Document Number1706846071
Instrument DateMar 02, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address815 W VAN BUREN ST #550 CHICAGO IL 606073559, 550, CHICAGO, IL 60607-3559

Mortgage

Document Number1706846071
DateMar 09, 2017
Instrument6846071
Lender
NameMISCELLANEOUS INS CO
Address1700 FARNAM ST WOODMEN TOWER, OMAHA, NE 68102
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueMar 08, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,991,500 (+3.88%) Land $1,058,505 Building $1,932,995$11,966,000 (+3.88%) Land $4,234,020 Building $7,731,980
2023$597,695.00 (+0.91%)
2022$592,321.00$2,879,789 Land $1,071,106 Building $1,808,683$11,519,156 Land $4,284,424 Building $7,234,732

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Loop Retail Historic District
listed 1998 · 74 contributing resources · NRIS 98001351

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 145 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
XfinityCable2,000 / 250
Radiate HoldingsCable1,500 / 50
VerizonFixed Wireless1,000 / 75
AT&TFixed Wireless100 / 20
AT&TDSL100 / 20
StarlinkSatellite (low-earth orbit)280 / 30

May also be available at this address: T-Mobile USA, Radiate Holdings, AT&T, Everywhere Wireless, Xfinity, Google Fiber. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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