701 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 701 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Details13,500 sqft · built 1889
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,499 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-118-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-118-004
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-118-004-0000

Interior

Building Area13,500 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1889
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1889
Lot Area2,499 sqft (0.057 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address701 W ROOT ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSUPERIOR COURT PARTN OF WH NW SEC 04
Legal Block118
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract842600

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-04-118-004

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address541 N FAIRBANKS CT, CHICAGO, IL 60611-3306
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 09, 1997
Deed SaleDec 09, 1997
Deed Document Number1997828
Last Transfer DateFeb 27, 2025
Transfer Doc0000027017
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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

YearTax Bill
2022Additional exemption filed

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
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

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 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.

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