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1234 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1234 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details6 bd · 4 ba · 4,095 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$2,185,000 (Apr 2014)
Tax Bill$30,367 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Transfer
Oct 2020 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-14-200-031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-14-200-031
Alternative APN
  • 20-14-200-031-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,095 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1912
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialSlate
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1234 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1234 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 8, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Oct 2, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIBANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 2, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 2, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 19, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201426000
Last Transfer DateAug 31, 2021
Transfer Doc0000057038
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 8, 2021
Property Address1234 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617
Document Number0025157038
Map ReferenceDOC 4193013
Instrument DateAug 31, 2021
Instrument2125157038
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1234 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1234 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617
Document Number2031007549
Instrument DateOct 2, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 18, 2020
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1234 E 56TH ST CHICAGO IL 606371617, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1617

Mortgage

Document Number2031007549
DateNov 5, 2020
Instrument31007549
Lender
NameCITIBANK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57108
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$180,000 (+17.22%) Land $46,500 Building $133,500$1,800,000 (+17.22%) Land $465,000 Building $1,335,000
2023$30,367.00 (-1.66%)
2022$30,881.00 Homeowner's exemption$153,563 Land $37,500 Building $116,063$1,535,630 Land $375,000 Building $1,160,630

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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