Cook County property record for 1457 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,397 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $9,740 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-14-204-042 |
| Primary APN | 20-14-204-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 1,397 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1457 E 55TH ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60615-5408 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | POR OF E 19 833 FT NE4 OF SEC11+ T3 8N R14E 3P |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHICAGO LAND CLEARANCE COMMISS |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 411100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-14-204-042
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1457 E 55TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1875 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 02, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Jul 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 05, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202020137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008289 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 02, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1457 E 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615-5408 |
| Document Number | 0003302138 |
| Map Reference | DOC 17473437 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2603302138 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1457 E 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615-5408 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1457 E 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 |
| Document Number | 2020320137 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20320137 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1457 E 55TH ST CHICAGO IL 60615, CHICAGO, IL 60615 |
| Document Number | 2020320138 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20320138 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $48,500 (+5.43%) Land $8,661 Building $39,839 | $485,000 (+5.43%) Land $86,610 Building $398,390 | |
| 2023 | $9,740.00 (+2.95%) | $46,000 (-) Land $6,985 Building $39,015 | $460,000 (-) Land $69,850 Building $390,150 |
| 2022 | $9,461.00 | $46,000 Land $6,985 Building $39,015 | $460,000 Land $69,850 Building $390,150 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170314111001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 4 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force 4 of 4 on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 · August 1, 2026 release · 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.
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