Cook County property record for 226 E 55th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 18 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 9 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Multifamily |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 7,320 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,100 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Last Sale | $197,500 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,774.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 20-15-103-009 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 18 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 9 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 30 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Building Area | 7,320 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Roll Tar & Gravel Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,100 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 226 E 55TH PL, 2 |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60637-5496 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (YERBYS) SUB OF NH OF NH OF NW & WH OF NE OF NH SEC 15-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | YERBYS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 400400 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-15-103-009
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1245 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60605-2408 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
| Feb 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| May 24, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit WILMINGTON TRUST NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202121125 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 226 E 55TH PL APT 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60637-5496 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4935 S INDIANA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615-2108 |
| Document Number | 0007622000 |
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| Date | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2507622000 |
| Name | VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 226 E 55TH PL APT 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60637-5496 |
| Document Number | 0005006387 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2105006387 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 222 S RIVERSIDE PLZ STE 380, 380, CHICAGO, IL 60606-7801 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 226 E 55TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60637-5496 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 226 E 55TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60637-5496 |
| Document Number | 2102507237 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2507237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 02, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $770.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 222 S RIVERSIDE PLZ #380 CHICAGO IL 606067801, 380, CHICAGO, IL 60606-7801 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 226 E 55TH PL APT 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60637-5496 |
| Document Number | 0011921125 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2111921125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 08, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $197.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 765 E 69TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60637-4158 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 226 E 55TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60637-5496 |
| Document Number | 1714441018 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14441018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2539 W PETERSON AVE CHICAGO IL 606594019, CHICAGO, IL 60659-4019 |
| Document Number | 1714441056 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14441056 |
| Name | WILMINGTON TRUST NA |
|---|---|
| Address | 15950 DALLAS PKWY, DALLAS, TX 75248-6615 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,000 (+96.88%) Land $10,850 Building $52,150 | $630,000 (+96.88%) Land $108,500 Building $521,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,774.00 (+2.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,602.00 (+2.29%) | $32,000 (-) Land $10,850 Building $21,150 | $320,000 (-) Land $108,500 Building $211,500 |
| 2021 | $6,454.00 | $32,000 Land $10,850 Building $21,150 | $320,000 Land $108,500 Building $211,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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