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55 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611 Property Records

Cook County property record for 55 E Elm St, Chicago, IL 60611 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Architecture StyleRow Home
Year BuiltBuilt 1889
Square Footage2,592 sqft Living Area
Lot Size1,550 sqft (0.036 acres)
Last Sale$2,065,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$50,535.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-03-201-016
Alternative APN
  • 17-03-201-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths2 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units4 Units
Building Area2,592 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1887
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1889
Architectural StyleRow Home Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area1,550 sqft (0.036 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address55 E ELM ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60611-1015
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
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 Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionTALBOTS SUB
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number1,11
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup4
Census Block4000
Census Tract81202

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 17-03-201-016

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1310 N RITCHIE CT, 9D, CHICAGO, IL 60610-4955
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 18, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 01, 2018Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
RFLF 3 LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 18, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 25, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202616063
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 18, 2026
Property Address55 E ELM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015
Document Number0007716063
Instrument DateMar 10, 2026
Instrument2607716063
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2026
Title CompanyTHE LAND TRUST COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,065.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address35 W WACKER DR FL 11, 11, CHICAGO, IL 60601-1637

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address55 E ELM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015

Mortgage

Document Number0007716064
DateMar 18, 2026
Instrument2607716064
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2056

November 2018: Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 01, 2018
Property Address55 E ELM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015
Document Number1830549099
Instrument DateOct 31, 2018
Instrument30549099
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address55 E ELM ST CHICAGO IL 606111015, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1015

Mortgage

Document Number1830549099
DateNov 01, 2018
Instrument30549099
Lender
NameRFLF 3 LLC
Address222 W ADAMS ST # 1980, CHICAGO, IL 60606-5253
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueOct 31, 2019
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$240,001 (+0.2%) Land $48,128 Building $191,873$2,400,010 (+0.2%) Land $481,280 Building $1,918,730
2023$50,535.00 (+2.58%)
2022$49,263.00$239,514 Land $38,750 Building $200,764$2,395,140 Land $387,500 Building $2,007,640

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Gold Coast Historic District
listed 1978 · 434 contributing resources · NRIS 78001121

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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