1209 E 53rd St, Apt 2, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1209 E 53rd St, Apt 2, Chicago, IL 60615

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · built 1937
Lot Size	0.386 acres (16,800 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$220,000 (May 2006)
Tax Bill	$3,956 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-11-413-021-1017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-11-413-021-1017`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Units	18 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1937
Effective Year Built	Effective 1937
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	16,800 sqft (0.386 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Hot Water
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1209 E 53RD ST, 2
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60615-4023
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	RT-4
Legal Description	FRANCIS SCHELLS RESUB BLK26 KIMBARK S ADD TO HYDE PARK
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	11
Legal Subdivision	FOUR CORNERS I CONDOMINIUM
Legal Block	26
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	410700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Hyde Park-Kenwood Historic District listed 1979 · 1,931 contributing resources · NRIS 79000824

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1209 E 53RD ST, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4023
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 28, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC
Mar 30, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 19, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 19, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200620078
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 25, 1994
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000528
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1209 E 53RD ST APT 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4023
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 10, 2021
Title Company	LAKESHORE TITLE AGENCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0011810166
Date	Apr 28, 2021
Instrument	2111810166

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	121 Months
Due	May 1, 2031

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.25%

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1209 E 53RD ST APT 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4023
Document Number	1710049276
Instrument Date	Mar 30, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 19, 2017
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	1209 E 53RD ST #2 CHICAGO IL 606154023, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4023

Mortgage

Document Number	1710049276
Date	Apr 10, 2017
Instrument	10049276

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60613

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Apr 9, 2032

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.5%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$23,791 (+8.14%) Land $5,729 Building $18,062	$237,910 (+8.14%) Land $57,290 Building $180,620
2023	$3,956.00 (+3.53%)
2022	$3,821.00 Homeowner's exemption	$22,000 Land $4,620 Building $17,380	$220,000 Land $46,200 Building $173,800

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.

Flood

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 Policies	3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	1 (2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 1
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2026 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 682 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
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: Astound Broadband, Zentro.

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