Cook County property record for 550 E 61st St, Chicago, IL 60637 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,686 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jun 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,320 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-15-404-031 |
| Primary APN | 20-15-404-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,686 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 2,750 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 550 E 61ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60637-2453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Legal Description | NATHAN WILLIAM (MCCHESNEYS) (WASHINGTON) (PARK) SUB O F LTS 1 & 2 IN MCCHESNEYS SUB OF EH OF BLK 12 IN MAHERS SUB OF SE SEC 1 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCHESNEYS WASHINGTON PARK |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 420600 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-15-404-031
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 550 E 61ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-2453 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199434 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,001 (+68.44%) Land $3,438 Building $28,563 | $320,010 (+68.44%) Land $34,380 Building $285,630 | |
| 2023 | $3,320.00 (+3.3%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,214.00 (+1.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,999 (-) Land $3,437 Building $15,562 | $189,990 (-) Land $34,370 Building $155,620 |
| 2021 | $3,160.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,999 Land $3,437 Building $15,562 | $189,990 Land $34,370 Building $155,620 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 721 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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