1461 E 56th St, Apt 2, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1461 E 56th St, Apt 2, Chicago, IL 60637

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Detailsbuilt 1914
Lot Size0.173 acres (7,530 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,364 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-14-211-062-1008

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-14-211-062-1008

Interior

Units12 Units
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area7,530 sqft (0.173 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1461 E 56TH ST, 2W
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60637-6885
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeRM-5
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionVILLAGE/HYDE PARK
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract411100

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 29, 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 Address6715 S PRAIRIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637-4032
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateMay 31, 2001
Transfer Doc0000069336
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$22,521 (+3.05%) Land $3,628 Building $18,893$225,210 (+3.05%) Land $36,280 Building $188,930
2023$3,364.00 (+4.21%)
2022$3,228.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$21,855 Land $2,925 Building $18,930$218,550 Land $29,250 Building $189,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 Policies4 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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