1. Home
  2. Illinois
  3. Cook County
  4. Chicago
  5. W 51st St

1557 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1557 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details2,400 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.3 acres (13,049 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$350,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill$16,574 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-08-300-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-08-300-001
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-300-001-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,400 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Lot Area13,049 sqft (0.3 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1557 W 51ST ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodeB3-2
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionBALLINS
Legal Lot Number94-98
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract611900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

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 August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1557 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20222210842064
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 18, 2022
Property Address1557 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609
Document Number0010842064
Instrument DateMar 30, 2022
Instrument2210842064
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 27, 2022
Title CompanySATURN TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$350.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1557 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Mortgage

Document Number0010842065
DateApr 18, 2022
Instrument2210842065
Lender
NameBYLINE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

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$82,500 (+37.57%) Land $29,360 Building $53,140$330,000 (+37.57%) Land $117,440 Building $212,560
2024$16,574.00 (+30.99%)
2023$12,653.00 (+2.59%)
2022$12,334.00 (+2.28%)$59,971 (-) Land $29,360 Building $30,611$239,884 (-) Land $117,440 Building $122,444
2021$12,059.00$59,971 Land $29,360 Building $30,611$239,884 Land $117,440 Building $122,444

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 711 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Nearby Properties on W 51st St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures