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1235 E 53rd St, Apt 3, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1235 E 53rd St, Apt 3, Chicago, IL 60615

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · built 1913
Lot Size0.386 acres (16,800 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$290,000 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill$3,533 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-11-413-020-1012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-11-413-020-1012

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Units21 Units
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1913
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area16,800 sqft (0.386 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address1235 E 53RD ST, 3
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60615-6286
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal DescriptionEAST12 FT LOT5 FRANCIS SCHELLS RESU B BLK26 KIMBARKS ADD TO HYDE PARK
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionFOUR CORNERS II CONDOMINIUM
Legal Block26
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract410700

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 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1235 E 53RD ST, 3, CHICAGO, IL 60615-6286
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 29, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 17, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202523152
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 17, 2022
Property Address1235 E 53RD ST APT 3, 3, CHICAGO, IL 60615-6286
Document Number0013713471
Map ReferenceDOC 24875193
Instrument DateMay 13, 2022
Instrument2213713471
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$274.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1235 E 53RD ST APT 3, 3, CHICAGO, IL 60615-6286

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$22,923 (+14.62%) Land $5,625 Building $17,298$229,230 (+14.62%) Land $56,250 Building $172,980
2023$3,533.00 (+3.64%)
2022$3,409.00 Homeowner's exemption$19,999 Land $4,536 Building $15,463$199,990 Land $45,360 Building $154,630

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 2026 · rainfall accumulation

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 682 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Zentro.

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