1215 E 53rd St, Apt 2E, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1215 E 53rd St, Apt 2E, Chicago, IL 60615

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,817 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size	0.176 acres (7,650 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$445,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,564 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-11-413-019-1005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-11-413-019-1005`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Units	6 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,817 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1914
Effective Year Built	Effective 1914
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Lot Area	7,650 sqft (0.176 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1215 E 53RD ST, 2E
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60615-4024
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	RT-4
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	11
Legal Subdivision	1213-1215 EAST 53RD STREET CON
Legal Lot Number	9-11
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 27, 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	1215 E 53RD ST, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4024
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 15, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 5, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Apr 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage US BK
Nov 27, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI US BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202146299
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 17, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000032094
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2021
Property Address	1215 E 53RD ST APT 2E, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4024
Document Number	0019646299
Map Reference	DOC 24830257
Instrument Date	Jul 1, 2021
Instrument	2119646299
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 2, 2021
Title Company	FORT DEARBORN LAND TITLE LLC, FORT DEARBORN LAND TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$445.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1215 E 53RD ST APT 2E, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4024

Mortgage

Document Number	0019646300
Date	Jul 15, 2021
Instrument	2119646300

Lender

Name	DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.12%

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1215 E 53RD ST APT 2E, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4024
Document Number	2035341032
Instrument Date	Nov 5, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 6, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1215 E 53RD ST #2E CHICAGO IL 606154024, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4024

Mortgage

Document Number	2035341032
Date	Dec 18, 2020
Instrument	35341032

Lender

Name	CROSSCOUNTRY MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 17, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.87%

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1215 E 53RD ST APT 2E, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4024
Document Number	1912346255
Instrument Date	Apr 20, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 16, 2019
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1215 E 53RD ST CHICAGO IL 606154024, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4024

Mortgage

Document Number	1912346255
Date	May 3, 2019
Instrument	12346255

Lender

Name	US BK
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 2, 2049

Interest

Rate	4%

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Nov 27, 2018
Property Address	1215 E 53RD ST APT 2E, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4024
Document Number	1833119101
Instrument Date	Nov 9, 2018
Instrument	33119101
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 7, 2018
Title Company	PROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$390.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1215 E 53RD ST #2E CHICAGO IL 606154024, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4024

Mortgage

Document Number	1833119102
Date	Nov 27, 2018
Instrument	33119102

Lender

Name	US BK
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 26, 2048

Interest

Rate	4.5%

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		$41,796 (+34.83%) Land $8,537 Building $33,259	$417,960 (+34.83%) Land $85,370 Building $332,590
2023	$6,564.00 (+2.96%)
2022	$6,375.00	$30,999 Land $6,885 Building $24,114	$309,990 Land $68,850 Building $241,140

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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