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161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 56B, Chicago, IL 60611 Property Records

Cook County property record for 161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 56B, Chicago, IL 60611

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details132,600 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.735 acres (32,016 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$980,000 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill$17,934 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Sale
Apr 2019 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-10-200-068-1252

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-10-200-068-1252

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, 56B
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60611-2629
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodePD 218
Legal DescriptionU56B 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

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address161 E CHICAGO AVE, 56B, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2629
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 2, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO
Apr 10, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Feb 15, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJan 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202057009
Prior Transfer DateOct 18, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000034055
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 2, 2020
Property Address161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 56B, 56B, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2629
Document Number2000257009
Instrument DateNov 15, 2019
Instrument257009
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2020
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$980.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address161 E CHICAGO AVE #56B CHICAGO IL 606112629, 56B, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2629

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 10, 2019
Property Address161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 56B, 56B, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2629
Document Number1910015028
Instrument DateApr 5, 2019
Instrument10015028
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,000.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address210 E PEARSON ST CHICAGO IL 606112363, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2363

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 15, 2017
Property Address161 E CHICAGO AVE UNIT 56B, 56B, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2629
Document Number1704634055
Instrument DateOct 18, 2016
Instrument4634055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 21, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address555 MAIN ST RACINE WI 534031000, RACINE, WI 53403-1000

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$80,184 (-11.85%) Land $2,921 Building $77,263$801,840 (-11.85%) Land $29,210 Building $772,630
2023$17,934.00 (+2.81%)
2022$17,443.00$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.

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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