Cook County property record for 1056 W Berwyn Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,646 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,950 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $8,958 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-08-208-021 |
| Primary APN | 14-08-208-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,646 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,950 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1056 W BERWYN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60640-2411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-5 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF LTS13-14 OF BLK8 IN JOHN LEWIS COCHR ANS SUB A SUB OF WH NE SEC 08-40-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN LEWIS COCHR ANS SUB |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 30703 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1056 W BERWYN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640-2411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999132 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1056 W BERWYN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640-2411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0016549109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2116549109 |
| Name | FIRST GUARANTY MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
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 | $51,000 (+11.42%) Land $29,353 Building $21,647 | $510,000 (+11.42%) Land $293,530 Building $216,470 | |
| 2023 | $8,958.00 (+2.84%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,711.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,773 Land $23,600 Building $22,173 | $457,730 Land $236,000 Building $221,730 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 464 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.
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