Cook County property record for 161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 56H, Chicago, IL 60611
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 132,600 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.735 acres (32,016 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $505,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $11,263 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-10-200-068-1258 |
| Primary APN | 17-10-200-068-1258 |
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| Units | 296 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 63 Stories |
| 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, 56H |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60611-2629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | PD 218 |
| Legal Description | 161 CHICAGO AVENUE EAST CONDO PART BLK54 KINZIES ADD TO CHICAGO S10 T3 9N R14E 3P |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLYMPIA CENTRE |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 81401 |
161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 56H is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of September 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 E CHICAGO AVE, 56H, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202619135 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026452 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 161 E CHICAGO AVE, 56H, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2629 |
| Document Number | 0000019135 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202619135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $76,507.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 161 E CHICAGO AVE, 56H, CHICAGO, IL 60611-2629 |
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 | $56,063 Land $2,043 Building $54,020 | $560,630 Land $20,430 Building $540,200 | |
| 2024 | $11,263.00 (-15.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,309.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,974.00 | $63,079 Land $1,673 Building $61,406 | $630,790 Land $16,730 Building $614,060 |
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.
FEMA maps place 161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 56H in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 161 E Chicago Ave, Unit 56H 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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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