Cook County property record for 1256 W Cottage Pl, Chicago, IL 60607
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,859 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.019 acres (816 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $15,177 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-17-113-085 |
| Primary APN | 17-17-113-085 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 125 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,859 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 816 sqft (0.019 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1256 W COTTAGE PL |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60607-2854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-5 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | REES & RUCKERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 25-29 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 833100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1256 W Cottage Pl, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1256 W COTTAGE PL, CHICAGO, IL 60607-2854 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201212059 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018022 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,000 Land $5,059 Building $67,941 | $730,000 Land $50,590 Building $679,410 | |
| 2023 | $15,177.00 (+2.74%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,772.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,000 Land $4,080 Building $70,920 | $750,000 Land $40,800 Building $709,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1256 W Cottage Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1256 W Cottage Pl has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 440 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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