Cook County property record for 870 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL 60610
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,300 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $23,104 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-04-437-013 |
| Primary APN | 17-04-437-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,300 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 870 N FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60610-3487 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | C1-3 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF BLK27 IN JOHNSTON ROBERTS & STORRS A DD TO CHGO IN SEC 04-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OF BLK27 IN JOHNSTON ROBER |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 81800 |
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 150 BIRCH ST, WINNETKA, IL 60093-3804 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997484 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 18, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000029037 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $115,000 (+8.93%) Land $38,750 Building $76,250 | $1,150,000 (+8.93%) Land $387,500 Building $762,500 | |
| 2024 | $23,104.00 (+3.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,274.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $21,713.00 | $105,569 Land $31,250 Building $74,319 | $1,055,690 Land $312,500 Building $743,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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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