Cook County property record for 1201 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,564 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,500 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $27,315 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-14-207-001 |
| Primary APN | 20-14-207-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,564 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,480 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1201 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60637-1616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | OWNERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 411200 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-14-207-001
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1201 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201341024 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 02, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000097 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $164,000 (+27.13%) Land $21,576 Building $142,424 | $1,640,000 (+27.13%) Land $215,760 Building $1,424,240 | |
| 2023 | $27,315.00 (+2.95%) | ||
| 2022 | $26,532.00 | $129,000 Land $17,400 Building $111,600 | $1,290,000 Land $174,000 Building $1,116,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170314112001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hyde Park-Kenwood Historic District listed 1979 · 1,931 contributing resources · NRIS 79000824 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 714 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: AT&T, Verizon. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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