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1486 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1486 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.063 acres (2,729 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$560,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill$11,579 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Feb 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-14-204-096

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-14-204-096
Alternative APN
  • 20-14-204-096-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units6 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,676 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1963
Architectural StyleModern
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area2,729 sqft (0.063 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1486 E 56TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60637-1866
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionCHICAGO LAND CLEARANCE COMMISS
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract411100

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-14-204-096

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1486 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1866
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 04, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CARDINAL FIN'L
Feb 21, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
Apr 09, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PROVIDENT FNDG
Jul 05, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 05, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 05, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201833153
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1486 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1866
Document Number2030920033
Instrument DateSep 04, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 18, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address14836 E 56TH ST CHICAGO IL 60637, CHICAGO, IL 60637

Mortgage

Document Number2030920033
DateNov 04, 2020
Instrument30920033
Lender
NameCARDINAL FIN'L
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 03, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1486 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1866
Document Number2006316020
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1486 E 56TH ST CHICAGO IL 606371866, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1866

Mortgage

Document Number2006316020
DateMar 03, 2020
Instrument6316020
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 02, 2050

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1486 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1866
Document Number1910601000
Instrument DateApr 09, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1486 E 56TH ST CHICAGO IL 606371866, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1866

Mortgage

Document Number1910601000
DateApr 16, 2019
Instrument10601000
Lender
NamePROVIDENT FNDG
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressSCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 15, 2049

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 05, 2018
Property Address1486 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1866
Document Number1818633153
Instrument DateJun 28, 2018
Instrument18633153
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 13, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$560.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address2240 ABBEYWOOD DR #E LISLE IL 605326817, E, LISLE, IL 60532-6817

Mortgage

Document Number1818633155
DateJul 05, 2018
Instrument18633155
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressE PONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 04, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$54,906 (-5.33%) Land $16,920 Building $37,986$549,060 (-5.33%) Land $169,200 Building $379,860
2023$11,579.00 (+3.14%)
2022$11,226.00 Homeowner's exemption$58,000 Land $13,645 Building $44,355$580,000 Land $136,450 Building $443,550

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 714 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
XfinityCable2,000 / 250
T-Mobile USAFixed Wireless100 / 20
AT&TDSL100 / 20
StarlinkSatellite (low-earth orbit)280 / 30

May also be available at this address: AT&T, Verizon. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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