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1220 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1220 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details6 bd · 4 ba · 3,116 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size0.089 acres (3,871 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,620,000 (Aug 2006)
Tax Bill$21,718 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-14-200-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-14-200-027
Alternative APN
  • 20-14-200-027-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,116 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1902
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1903
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area3,871 sqft (0.089 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1220 E 56TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60637-1617
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(OWNERS) RESUB OF FRANK J MILLERS SUB OF LTS 10-12 & S 60 FT OF LT 9 IN BLK 61 OF HOPKINS ADD TO HYDE PARK SUB OF WH NE SEC 1
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionMILLERS SUB
Legal Block61
Legal Lot Number9-12
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract411200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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 Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1220 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 24, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 5, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200643141
Prior Transfer DateNov 18, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000027196
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 28, 2026
Property Address1220 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617
Document Number0000020463
Instrument DateMar 16, 2026
Instrument202620463
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1220 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$147,001 (+32.48%) Land $24,000 Building $123,001$1,470,010 (+32.48%) Land $240,000 Building $1,230,010
2023$21,718.00 (+0.75%)
2022$21,557.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$110,965 Land $19,355 Building $91,610$1,109,650 Land $193,550 Building $916,100

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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