Cook County property record for 4253 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $211,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,243 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-15-202-055 |
| Primary APN | 19-15-202-055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,125 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 4253 W 55TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60632-4641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGARTON ADAMS SUB OF NW NE SEC 15-38- |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10,9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 620300 |
4253 W 55th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4253 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632-4641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 13, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201818010 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4253 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632-4641 |
| Document Number | 1834718010 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34718010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $211.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4253 W 55TH ST CHICAGO IL 606324641, CHICAGO, IL 60632-4641 |
| Document Number | 1834718011 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34718011 |
| Name | SELFHELP FCU |
|---|---|
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27701 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 12, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.25% |
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 | $23,000 Land $3,300 Building $19,700 | $230,000 Land $33,000 Building $197,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,243.00 (+2.56%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,137.00 (+2.88%) | $20,000 (-) Land $4,125 Building $15,875 | $200,000 (-) Land $41,250 Building $158,750 |
| 2021 | $4,021.00 | $20,000 Land $4,125 Building $15,875 | $200,000 Land $41,250 Building $158,750 |
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 4253 W 55th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 4253 W 55th St 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 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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