Cook County property record for 51 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
| Square Footage | 2,568 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1,550 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,550,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $31,187.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 17-03-201-014 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 2 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,568 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 1,550 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 51 E ELM ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60611-1015 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (TALBOTS) SUB OF LTS 15-20 OF HEALYS SUB OF LT1, PT L T10, & NH LT11 BLK2 OF CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF S FRCL 1/4 SEC 03-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | TALBOTS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 81202 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 17-03-201-014
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 E ELM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 09, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer MORGAN STANLEY PVT BK NA |
| Aug 12, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage T2 CHICAGO LENDER 1 LLC |
| Dec 08, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage BBMC MTG |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 09, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 09, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202021088 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000012025 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 09, 2020 |
| Property Address | 51 E ELM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015 |
| Document Number | 2010021088 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10021088 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,550.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 51 E ELM ST CHICAGO IL 606111015, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015 |
| Document Number | 2010021091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 10021091 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PVT BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 4270 IVY POINTE BLVD # 400, CINCINNATI, OH 45245-0003 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 08, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 51 E ELM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015 |
| Document Number | 1922428013 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22428013 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 51 E ELM ST CHICAGO IL 606111015, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015 |
| Document Number | 1922428013 |
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| Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22428013 |
| Name | T2 CHICAGO LENDER 1 LLC |
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| Address | 120 N HALE ST # 300, WHEATON, IL 60187-5134 |
| Type | Building or Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Property Address | 51 E ELM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015 |
| Document Number | 1734212025 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34212025 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | LAKESHORE TITLE AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 51 E ELM ST CHICAGO IL 606111015, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015 |
| Document Number | 1734212026 |
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| Date | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34212026 |
| Name | BBMC MTG |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LOMBARD, IL 60148 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 07, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $159,000 (+7.57%) Land $48,128 Building $110,872 | $1,590,000 (+7.57%) Land $481,280 Building $1,108,720 | |
| 2023 | $31,187.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $30,402.00 Homeowner's exemption | $147,813 Land $38,750 Building $109,063 | $1,478,130 Land $387,500 Building $1,090,630 |
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 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Gold Coast Historic District listed 1978 · 434 contributing resources · NRIS 78001121 |
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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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