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1700 E 56th St, Apt 1208, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1700 E 56th St, Apt 1208, Chicago, IL 60637

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Detailsbuilt 1981
Lot Size1.21 acres (52,875 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$250,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$3,020 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-13-102-029-1097

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-13-102-029-1097

Interior

Units368 Units
Stories39 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area52,875 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address1700 E 56TH ST, 1208
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60637-5079
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeRM-6.5
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section13
Legal Subdivision1700 E 56TH STREET CONDO
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract411000

Owner

1700 E 56th St, Apt 1208 is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2024.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address16808 KELLER LAKE DR, ORLAND PARK, IL 60487-1009
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 30, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 30, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 1, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202418029
Prior Transfer DateDec 10, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000019027
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 11, 2021
Property Address1700 E 56TH ST APT 1208, 1208, CHICAGO, IL 60637-5079
Document Number0013119027
Map ReferenceDOC 94-779999
Instrument DateDec 10, 2020
Instrument2113119027
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2021
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1700 E 56TH ST APT 1208, 1208, CHICAGO, IL 60637-5079

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$22,658 Land $1,040 Building $21,618$226,580 Land $10,400 Building $216,180
2023$3,020.00 (+4.35%)
2022$2,894.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$20,228 Land $848 Building $19,380$202,280 Land $8,480 Building $193,800

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

FEMA maps place 1700 E 56th St, Apt 1208 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 1700 E 56th St, Apt 1208 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.

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