Cook County property record for 1656 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 20 bd · 7,434 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.106 acres (4,599 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $16,073 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-32-417-015 |
| Primary APN | 13-32-417-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 20 Beds |
|---|---|
| Units | 19 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,434 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 4,599 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Street Address | 1656 N CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (KEENEYS) (3RD) (NORTH) AVENUE SUB OF EH SE SEC 32-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEENEYS 3RD NORTH |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 250400 |
1656 N Central Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3050 FINLEY RD, 300D, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-1196 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201242051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 1656 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 |
| Document Number | 1732146291 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3040 FINLEY RD #240 DOWNERS GROVE IL 605155714, 240, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-5714 |
| Document Number | 1732146291 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32146291 |
| Name | PROVIDENCE BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Address | SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 16, 2027 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
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 | $80,003 Land $8,508 Building $71,495 | $800,030 Land $85,080 Building $714,950 | |
| 2024 | $16,073.00 (+8.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $14,769.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,397.00 | $70,000 Land $8,278 Building $61,722 | $700,000 Land $82,780 Building $617,220 |
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 1656 N Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1656 N Central Ave 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 |
|---|
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 1,195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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