1620 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1620 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details3,500 sqft · built 2009
Lot Size0.104 acres (4,550 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$132,000,001 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill$152,281 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Jul 2020 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-12-107-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-12-107-019
Alternative APN
  • 20-12-107-019-0000

Interior

Units4 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,500 sqft Building Perimeter

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2009
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2009
Lot Area4,550 sqft (0.104 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1620 E 53RD ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60615-4210
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodePD 1370
Legal Description(MCGUIRE) & (ORRS) (ARBOR) (VITAE) ROAD SUB IN WINNET KA OF BLK5 EAST OF EAST LINE OF LINCOLN AVE AS OPENED, IN SEC21 & SEC 2
Legal Range13E
Legal Township42N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionMCGUIRE & ORRS ARBOR VITAE
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract410100

Owner

Source: Cook County assessment roll, APN 20-12-107-019, as of May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address32 N DEAN ST, 2, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631-2807
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 03, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FORETHOUGHT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
Jul 14, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Apr 26, 2018Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
BMO HARRIS BK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 13, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202047084
Prior Transfer DateDec 09, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc0000000374
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 03, 2021
Property Address1620 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4210
Document Number0015428182
Instrument DateApr 14, 2021
Instrument2115428182
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 08, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address32 N DEAN ST # 2, 2, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631-2807

Mortgage

Document Number0015428183
DateJun 03, 2021
Instrument2115428183
Lender
NameFORETHOUGHT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJun 09, 2031

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 14, 2020
Property Address1620 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615
Document Number2019647084
Instrument DateJul 01, 2020
Instrument19647084
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 29, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$132.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4901 HUNT RD #300 BLUE ASH OH 452426990, 300, BLUE ASH, OH 45242-6990

April 2018: Grant Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 26, 2018
Property Address1620 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615
Document Number1811616095
Instrument DateApr 24, 2018
Instrument11616095
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address40 N DEAN ST #2ND ENGLEWOOD NJ 07631, 2ND, ENGLEWOOD, NJ 07631

Mortgage

Document Number1811616095
DateApr 26, 2018
Instrument11616095
Lender
NameBMO HARRIS BK NA
TypeBank
Address115 S LA SALLE ST # 20W, CHICAGO, IL 60603-3801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueApr 25, 2023
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll as of May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$552,981 (-23.11%) Land $25,110 Building $527,871$5,529,810 (-23.11%) Land $251,100 Building $5,278,710
2023$152,281.00 (-5.01%)
2022$160,305.00$719,172 Land $10,530 Building $708,642$7,191,720 Land $105,300 Building $7,086,420

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), as of February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 427 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Everywhere Wireless, Google Fiber, Verizon.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0316000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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