Cook County property record for 1500 W 61st St, Chicago, IL 60636
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,952 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $844 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-17-309-019 |
| Primary APN | 20-17-309-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,952 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,450 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1500 W 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60636-2302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF SH OF EH OF SW NW SW SEC 17-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OF SH OF EH OF SW NW SW SE |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 670800 |
1500 W 61st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1500 W 61ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60636-2302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201347013 |
| 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 | $9,000 Land $1,035 Building $7,965 | $90,000 Land $10,350 Building $79,650 | |
| 2023 | $844.00 (+2.68%) | ||
| 2022 | $822.00 (+2.24%) | $4,000 (-) Land $1,725 Building $2,275 | $40,000 (-) Land $17,250 Building $22,750 |
| 2021 | $804.00 | $4,000 Land $1,725 Building $2,275 | $40,000 Land $17,250 Building $22,750 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1500 W 61st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1997 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
The area around 1500 W 61st St 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 |
|---|
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 812 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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