Cook County property record for 720 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60654
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 46,460 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,025 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,250,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $267,006 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-09-208-004 |
| Primary APN | 17-09-208-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 7 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 46,460 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 10,025 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Street Address | 720 N FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60654-7214 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | DX-5 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF LTS1-4 BLK16 IN BUTLER WRIGHT & WEBS TERS ADD TO CHGO A SUB IN SEC 09-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEBS TERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 81800 |
720 N Franklin St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 306 W ERIE ST, 700, CHICAGO, IL 60654-4005 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202122038 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022038 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 720 N FRANKLIN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60654-7214 |
| Document Number | 0021422038 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2121422038 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 N WELLS ST STE 200, 200, CHICAGO, IL 60654-4582 |
| Document Number | 0021422040 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2121422040 |
| Name | WINTRUST BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 59 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2026 |
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 | $1,329,001 Land $375,938 Building $953,063 | $5,316,004 Land $1,503,752 Building $3,812,252 | |
| 2024 | $267,006.00 (-45.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $487,915.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $475,640.00 | $2,312,500 Land $501,250 Building $1,811,250 | $9,250,000 Land $2,005,000 Building $7,245,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 720 N Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 |
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.
The area around 720 N Franklin 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 394 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Zentro.
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