229 S Racine Ave is a 5,311 square foot multi-family home on a 3,093 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 12, 2004 for $415,000.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
DS-3
Downtown Service District
The DS Downtown Service district is primarily intended to accommodate commercial and service uses that are essential for the livelihood of businesses and residents of the downtown area and surrounding neighborhoods.; The district regulations allow a mix of small-scale office, commercial services, public uses, transportation and communication services, and industrial uses. The DS district can be combined with the dash 3 bulk and density designations (see Sec. 17-4-0401).
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
General retail
Restaurant
Hospital / medical center
Manufacturing
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
Library
Recreation
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Bedroom
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LAFLIN & THOMAS
Living Sq. Ft: 5,311
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,093
Legal Lot Number: 40
Legal Block Number: 15
Acres: 0.071
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 25
Zoning Code: 10
County Use Description: APARTMENTS 2-6
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,311
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,093 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 17172160130000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Skinner Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Wells Community Academy High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Property information provided by MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.
Listing provided courtesy of: Fulton Grace Realty
Listing agent: Marshall Lee
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Thu Aug 27 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.