1. Home
  2. Illinois
  3. Cook County
  4. Chicago
  5. W 61st Pl

521 W 61st Pl, #2, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Records

Cook County property record for 521 W 61st Pl, #2, Chicago, IL 60621

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,320 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.138 acres (6,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$75,000 (Sep 2001)
Tax Bill$144 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-16-319-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-16-319-012
Alternative APN
  • 20-16-319-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,320 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,000 sqft (0.138 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address521 W 61ST PL, 2
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60621-3231
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(PLAT) OF (GLEASONS) SUB OF BLK7 IN CLOUGH & BARNEYS SUB OF BLKS37-38 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 16-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionPLAT OF GLEASONS
Legal Block7,37,
Legal Lot Number16,15
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1063
Census Tract834600

Owner

521 W 61st Pl, #2 is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2001.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address521 W 61ST PL, CHICAGO, IL 60621-3231
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 24, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 24, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200190237
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$7,700 Land $1,800 Building $5,900$77,000 Land $18,000 Building $59,000
2023$144.00 (+21.01%)
2022$119.00 (-11.19%) Homeowner's exemption$3,999 (-) Land $2,124 Building $1,875$39,990 (-) Land $21,240 Building $18,750
2021$134.00 Homeowner's exemption$3,999 Land $2,124 Building $1,875$39,990 Land $21,240 Building $18,750

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 521 W 61st Pl, #2 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 521 W 61st Pl, #2 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 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 480 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Nearby Properties on W 61st Pl

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures