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421 W 61st St, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Records

Cook County property record for 421 W 61st St, Chicago, IL 60621

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size0.061 acres (2,665 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$42,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$1,160 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
Oct 2022 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-16-317-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-16-317-012
Alternative APN
  • 20-16-317-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,728 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1883
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area2,665 sqft (0.061 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address421 W 61ST ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60621-3227
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionBLOCK5 CLOUGHS & BARNEYS SUB LOTS34 &35 SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB S16 T38N R1 4E 3P
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionHARTZELLS
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number34
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1039
Census Tract834600

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5057 S KNOX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632-4971
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 29, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Oct 26, 2022Public Action, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 29, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 26, 2022
Deed Document Number202345247
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 29, 2023
Property Address421 W 61ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621-3227
Document Number0027245247
Instrument DateSep 7, 2023
Instrument2327245247
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$42.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5057 S KNOX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632-4971

October 2022: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 26, 2022
Property Address421 W 61ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621-3227
Document Number0029957006
Instrument DateAug 30, 2022
Instrument2229957006
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 3, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address118 N CLARK ST STE 434, 118, CHICAGO, IL 60602-1413

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5002 DODGE ST STE 203, 203, OMAHA, NE 68132-2906

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$10,001 (+81.87%) Land $800 Building $9,201$100,010 (+81.87%) Land $8,000 Building $92,010
2023$1,160.00 (+2.56%)
2022$1,131.00 (+2.35%)$5,499 (-) Land $1,732 Building $3,767$54,990 (-) Land $17,320 Building $37,670
2021$1,105.00$5,499 Land $1,732 Building $3,767$54,990 Land $17,320 Building $37,670

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

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

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

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