1509 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1509 E 56th St, Chicago, IL 60637 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Square Footage1,996 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,400 sqft (0.055 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$525,000 (2006)
Tax Bill$14,045.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-14-212-028
Alternative APN
  • 20-14-212-028-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units3 Units
Building Area1,996 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleModern Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialRoll Tar & Gravel Roof
Lot Area2,400 sqft (0.055 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address1509 E 56TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60637-1910
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionCHICAGO LAND CLEARANCE COMMISSION
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1007
Census Tract411100

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-14-212-028

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1509 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1910
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 01, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Nov 05, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 08, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 08, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number200642038
Prior Transfer DateSep 23, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000018088
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1509 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1910
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 15, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003239261
DateFeb 01, 2021
Instrument2103239261
Lender
NameNEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueJan 01, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.75%

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1509 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1910
Document Number1833033541
Instrument DateNov 05, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 04, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address1509 E 56TH ST CHICAGO IL 606371910, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1910

Mortgage

Document Number1833033541
DateNov 26, 2018
Instrument33033541
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 25, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.25%

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$76,000 (+4.11%) Land $14,880 Building $61,120$760,000 (+4.11%) Land $148,800 Building $611,200
2023$14,045.00 (-1.86%)
2022$14,311.00 Homeowner's exemption$73,000 Land $12,000 Building $61,000$730,000 Land $120,000 Building $610,000

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