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720 W 48th St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 720 W 48th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details9 bd · 5 ba · 3,632 sqft · built 1878
Lot Size0.069 acres (3,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$110,500 (Jul 2004)
Tax Bill$3,376 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-09-103-039

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-09-103-039
Alternative APN
  • 20-09-103-039-0000

Interior

Bedrooms9 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Total Rooms20 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,632 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1878
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.069 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address720 W 48TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-4431
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(FOWLERS) RESUB OF PT (SOUTH) (SIDE) (HOMESTEAD) ASSO CIATION ADD IN SEC 09-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionFOWLERS RESUB OF PT SOUTH SIDE HOMESTEAD
Legal Lot Number88
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract843800

Historic Designation

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

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address452 W 46TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3508
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 6, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 6, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200429250
Last Transfer DateOct 7, 2005
Transfer Doc0000042279
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$26,936 (+68.35%) Land $1,800 Building $25,136$269,360 (+68.35%) Land $18,000 Building $251,360
2023$3,376.00 (+2.61%)
2022$3,290.00 (+2.27%)$16,000 (-) Land $2,850 Building $13,150$160,000 (-) Land $28,500 Building $131,500
2021$3,217.00$16,000 Land $2,850 Building $13,150$160,000 Land $28,500 Building $131,500

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

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