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161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 51H, Chicago, IL 60611 Property Records

Cook County property record for 161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 51H, Chicago, IL 60611

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.735 acres (32,016 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$550,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$10,929 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-10-200-068-1218

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-10-200-068-1218

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Units296 Units
Stories63 Stories
Building Area1,456 sqft Living Area

Exterior

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

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address161 E CHICAGO AVE, 51H
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60611-6683
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodePD 218
Legal DescriptionU51H 161 CHICAGO AVENUE EAST CONDO S10 T39N R14E
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionCHICAGO AVE EAST CONDOMINIUM
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract81401

Owner

161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 51H is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address161 E CHICAGO AVE, 51H, CHICAGO, IL 60611-6683
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 5, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 5, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 5, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201818127
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 5, 2018
Property Address161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 51H, 51H, CHICAGO, IL 60611-6683
Document Number1824818127
Instrument DateAug 30, 2018
Instrument24818127
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$550.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address161 E CHICAGO AVE #51H CHICAGO IL 606116683, 51H, CHICAGO, IL 60611-6683

Mortgage

Document Number1824818128
DateSep 5, 2018
Instrument24818128
Lender
NameHIAWATHA NAT'L BK
TypeBank
AddressHUDSON, WI 54016
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueSep 4, 2023
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.76%

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$51,085 Land $1,861 Building $49,224$510,850 Land $18,610 Building $492,240
2023$10,929.00 (+2.96%)
2022$10,615.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$57,767 Land $1,525 Building $56,242$577,670 Land $15,250 Building $562,420

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

FEMA maps place 161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 51H in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 51H 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 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 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
Astound Broadband
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: Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon, Zentro.

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