Cook County property record for 900 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 ba · 3,910 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (2,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,500 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $363 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-29-429-029 |
| Primary APN | 20-29-429-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,650 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Street Address | 900 W 79TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-2527 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | (WEST)(AUBURN) SUB OF BLKS 17-20 & 29-32 OF SUB OF PT EX N 99FT SE SEC 29-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST AUBURN |
| Legal Block | 17-20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 710800 |
900 W 79th St, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2002.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17640 JENNIFER DR, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467-9364 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200296137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 2, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000564 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $1,325 Land $1,325 | $13,250 Land $13,250 | |
| 2023 | $363.00 (-16.93%) | ||
| 2022 | $437.00 (+0.92%) | $1,722 (-) Land $1,722 | $17,220 (-) Land $17,220 |
| 2021 | $433.00 | $1,722 Land $1,722 | $17,220 Land $17,220 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 900 W 79th 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 | Jun 2020 · other causes |
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 900 W 79th 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 975 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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