Cook County property record for 1222 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,450,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $13,599 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-14-200-028 |
| Primary APN | 20-14-200-028 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1222 E 56TH ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60637-1617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-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 Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLERS SUB |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 411200 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-14-200-028
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1220 E 57TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1613 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202614010032 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000007001 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1222 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617 |
| Document Number | 0000010032 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.10032 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $219,675.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1220 E 57TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1613 |
| Document Number | 0000000010, |
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| Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.140.2026.140.10 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.5% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1222 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617 |
| Document Number | 1736244040 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36244040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 09, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1222 E 56TH ST CHICAGO IL 606371617, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617 |
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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,022 (+62.45%) Land $23,250 Building $90,772 | $1,140,220 (+62.45%) Land $232,500 Building $907,720 | |
| 2023 | $13,599.00 (+3.26%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,170.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $70,189 Land $18,750 Building $51,439 | $701,890 Land $187,500 Building $514,390 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 as of August 1, 2026 · 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 714 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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