Cook County property record for 308 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 6 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Multifamily |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
| Square Footage | 8,604 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,897 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Last Sale | $1,560,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $7,832.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 20-10-305-033 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 12 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 36 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Building Area | 8,604 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| 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 | 4,897 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 308 E 53RD ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60615-4839 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | EDGAR L (WELLS) SUB OF LTS 13 & 14 IN BLK 2 OF JENNIN GS SUB OF PART OF JENNINGS & MOFFATS SUB OF S 60 ACS OF EH SW SEC 10-38 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | WELLS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 836100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-10-305-033
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 | 765 E 69TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60637-4158 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 01, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Dec 11, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer PINNACLE BK |
| Aug 31, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Transfer BMO HARRIS BK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 01, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 01, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Deed Doc Number | 202340025 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 01, 2023 |
| Property Address | 308 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4839 |
| Document Number | 0024440025 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2324440025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,560.00 |
| 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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| Address | 765 E 69TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60637-4158 |
| Document Number | 0024440027 |
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| Date | Sep 01, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2324440027 |
| Name | FIRST MERCHANTS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 308 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4839 |
| Document Number | 0010806187 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2310806187 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 09, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 900 19TH ST NW # 8TH, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-2105 |
| Mail Care Of | CWCAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 308 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4839 |
| Document Number | 1834519024 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34519024 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | PROPER TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,825.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1408 W BELMONT AVE #1 CHICAGO IL 606576677, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60657-6677 |
| Document Number | 1834519025 |
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| Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34519025 |
| Name | PINNACLE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 949 SHADY GROVE RD S # 200, MEMPHIS, TN 38120-4118 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 10, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 308 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4839 |
| Document Number | 1724334008 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24334008 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,650.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 308 E 53RD ST CHICAGO IL 606154839, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4839 |
| Document Number | 1724334009 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24334009 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 111 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603-4096 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2022 |
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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,773 (-3.31%) Land $11,141 Building $24,632 | $357,730 (-3.31%) Land $111,410 Building $246,320 | |
| 2023 | $7,832.00 (+2.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,633.00 (+2.29%) | $36,999 (-) Land $17,139 Building $19,860 | $369,990 (-) Land $171,390 Building $198,600 |
| 2021 | $7,462.00 | $36,999 Land $17,139 Building $19,860 | $369,990 Land $171,390 Building $198,600 |
308 E 53rd St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
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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