Cook County property record for 1226 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 2,523 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (1995) |
| Tax Bill | $20,363.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 20-14-200-029 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,523 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Tile Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 1226 E 56TH ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60637-1617 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| 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 |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 411200 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-14-200-029
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1226 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 1995605 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,000 (+29.24%) Land $23,250 Building $108,750 | $1,320,000 (+29.24%) Land $232,500 Building $1,087,500 | |
| 2023 | $20,363.00 (+3.16%) | ||
| 2022 | $19,740.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $102,134 Land $18,750 Building $83,384 | $1,021,340 Land $187,500 Building $833,840 |
1226 E 56th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release
| 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.
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