Cook County property record for 853 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.62 acres (2,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $768,500 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,173 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-08-209-003 |
| Primary APN | 17-08-209-003 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1982 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Lot Area | 2,712 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Street Address | 853 W CHICAGO AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60642 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | DS-5 |
| Legal Description | (RIDGELYS) ADD TO (CHICAGO) A SUB OF BLKS5,9-12,14-16 IN ASSESSORS DIV IN NE CORNER OF THE NE SEC 08-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGELYS ADD TO CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 5,14- |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 243500 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 17-08-209-003
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 950 N MICHIGAN AVE, 4704, CHICAGO, IL 60611-4510 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 07, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BELMONT BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BMO HARRIS BK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 07, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 07, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 07, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 1996762 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 853 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0025021174 |
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| Date | Sep 07, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2225021174 |
| Name | BELMONT BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60634 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Sep 09, 2027 |
| Rate | 6.26% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 853 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Document Number | 1719208231 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 833 W CHICAGO AVE #500 CHICAGO IL 606427928, 500, CHICAGO, IL 60642-7928 |
| Document Number | 1719208231 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 19208231 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 111 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603-4096 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2022 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,736 (+141.31%) Land $33,900 Building $836 | $138,944 (+141.31%) Land $135,600 Building $3,344 | |
| 2023 | $3,173.00 (+2.95%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,082.00 | $14,395 Land $13,560 Building $835 | $57,580 Land $54,240 Building $3,340 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), as of February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Everywhere Wireless, Google Fiber, Radiate Holdings.
Based on FCC filings for 334 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0316000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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