Cook County property record for 1215 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 3,700 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,750,000 (Mar 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $30,001 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-14-207-004 |
| Primary APN | 20-14-207-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,700 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 | 3,400 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1215 E 56TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60637-1616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (OWNERS) SUB OF LTS 38 & 39 IN GRAY & GAYLORDS SUB OF BLK 71 & WH OF BLK 62 OF HOPKINS ADD TO HYDE PARK SUB OF WH NE SEC 14-3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | OWNERS SUB |
| Legal Block | 62,71 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38,39 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 411200 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1215 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200811176 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $168,906 (+16.49%) Land $21,080 Building $147,826 | $1,689,060 (+16.49%) Land $210,800 Building $1,478,260 | |
| 2023 | $30,001.00 (+3.03%) | ||
| 2022 | $29,120.00 Homeowner's exemption | $145,000 Land $17,000 Building $128,000 | $1,450,000 Land $170,000 Building $1,280,000 |
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 · 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 | 1 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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