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161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 50A, Chicago, IL 60611 Property Records

Cook County property record for 161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 50A, Chicago, IL 60611

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details132,600 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.735 acres (32,016 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$1,400,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill$21,575 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Sale
Jul 2024 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-10-200-068-1203

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-10-200-068-1203

Interior

Units296 Units
Stories63 Stories
Building Area132,600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area32,016 sqft (0.735 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address161 E CHICAGO AVE, 50A
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60611-2627
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodePD 218
Legal DescriptionUNIT 50A IN 161 CHICAGO AVENE EAST CONDO IN SEC10 T39N R14E 3P
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionCHICAGO AVE EAST CONDOMINIUM
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract81401

Owner

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address161 E CHICAGO AVE, 50A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2627
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 8, 2025Deed, Transfer
BAIRD AND WARNER TITLE SERVICES INC, BAIRD & WARNER TITLE
Jul 11, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
May 8, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Apr 30, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BNY MELLON NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 8, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 8, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 8, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202520201
Prior Transfer DateJun 25, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000002013
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 8, 2025
Property Address161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 50A, 50A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2627
Document Number0028120201
Map ReferenceDOC 85080173
Instrument DateSep 25, 2025
Instrument2528120201
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyBAIRD AND WARNER TITLE SERVICES INC, BAIRD & WARNER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,400.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 50A, 50A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2627

July 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 11, 2024
Property Address161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 50A, 50A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2627
Document Number0019302013
Map ReferenceDOC 85080173
Instrument DateJun 25, 2024
Instrument2419302013
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address6010 E NAUMANN DR, PARADISE VALLEY, AZ 85253-4221

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 8, 2018
Property Address161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 50A, 50A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2627
Document Number1812829202
Instrument DateApr 30, 2018
Instrument12829202
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 12, 2019
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,042.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address828 SAINT CHARLES AVE #12 NEW ORLEANS LA 701303755, 12, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130-3755

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 50A, 50A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2627
Document Number1812829203
Instrument DateApr 30, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address161 E CHICAGO AVE #50A CHICAGO IL 606112627, 50A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2627

Mortgage

Document Number1812829203
DateMay 8, 2018
Instrument12829203
Lender
NameBNY MELLON NA
TypeBank
Address201 WASHINGTON ST # 8TH, BOSTON, MA 02108-4403
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 7, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.75%

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$90,081 (-11.91%) Land $3,282 Building $86,799$900,810 (-11.91%) Land $32,820 Building $867,990
2023$21,575.00 (+2.58%)$102,255 (-) Land $2,689 Building $99,566$1,022,550 (-) Land $26,890 Building $995,660
2022$21,032.00$102,255 Land $2,689 Building $99,566$1,022,550 Land $26,890 Building $995,660

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

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 398 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 250
Radiate Holdings
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Everywhere Wireless, Google Fiber, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.

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