Cook County property record for 56 W 68th St, Chicago, IL 60621
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.029 acres (1,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $39 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-21-403-037 |
| Primary APN | 20-21-403-037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,240 sqft (0.029 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 56 W 68TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60621-3740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | WM H (SWEENEYS) RESUB OF KATE M VANDERMARKS SUB OF LT 13 & S 25.1 FT OF LT 12 IN BLK 1 OF EVA R PERRYS SECOND SUB OF PT OF E |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | VANDERMARKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 690300 |
56 W 68th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 W 68TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621-3740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201316051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 56 W 68TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621-3740 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0011424381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2411424381 |
| Name | UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMIN |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203 |
| Type | SBA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 4, 2054 |
| Rate | 4% |
|---|
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 | $5,400 Land $372 Building $5,028 | $54,000 Land $3,720 Building $50,280 | |
| 2023 | $39.00 (+143.75%) | ||
| 2022 | $16.00 (-52.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $3,500 (-) Land $806 Building $2,694 | $35,000 (-) Land $8,060 Building $26,940 |
| 2021 | $34.00 Homeowner's exemption | $3,500 Land $806 Building $2,694 | $35,000 Land $8,060 Building $26,940 |
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 56 W 68th 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 56 W 68th 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 275 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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