Cook County property record for 161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 53B, Chicago, IL 60611
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 132,600 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.735 acres (32,016 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,170,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $18,494 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale Jan 2025 Sale & Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-10-200-068-1228 |
| Primary APN | 17-10-200-068-1228 |
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| Units | 296 Units |
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| Stories | 63 Stories |
| Building Area | 132,600 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 32,016 sqft (0.735 acres) |
| Street Address | 161 E CHICAGO AVE, 53B |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60611-2628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | PD 218 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | 161 CHICAGO AVE EAST CONDO |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 81401 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 161 E CHICAGO AVE, 53B, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2628 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 13, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage GOLD COAST BANK CHICAGO IL |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202516044 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000067607 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 53B, 53B, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2628 |
| Document Number | 0022516044 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2522516044 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,170.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 53B, 53B, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2628 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 53B, 53B, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2628 |
| Document Number | 0001602278 |
| Map Reference | DOC 85080173 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2501602278 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $580.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1624 DEERFIELD RD # 29, 29, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3708 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0001602279 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2501602279 |
| Name | GOLD COAST BANK CHICAGO IL |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 13 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $80,166 (-11.87%) Land $2,921 Building $77,245 | $801,660 (-11.87%) Land $29,210 Building $772,450 | |
| 2023 | $18,494.00 (+2.71%) | ||
| 2022 | $18,006.00 Homeowner's exemption | $90,967 Land $2,393 Building $88,574 | $909,670 Land $23,930 Building $885,740 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 398 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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