Cook County property record for 6053 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,101 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,964 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-17-106-003 |
| Primary APN | 19-17-106-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,101 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,101 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6053 W 55TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-2644 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | FREDK H (BARTLETTS)(GARFIELD) RIDGE (1ST) ADD SUB OF ALL PART OF LYING N OF I H B RR EH WH SEC 17-38-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARTLETTS GARFIELD RIDGE 1ST |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 561100 |
6053 W 55th St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6053 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2644 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 6053 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2644 |
| Document Number | 1724329002 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6053 W 55TH ST CHICAGO IL 606382644, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2644 |
| Document Number | 1724329002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 24329002 |
| Name | PNC BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Aug 30, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.83% |
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 | $29,000 Land $5,250 Building $23,750 | $290,000 Land $52,500 Building $237,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,964.00 (+3.15%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,843.00 (+2.37%) Homeowner's exemption | $21,999 (-) Land $4,687 Building $17,312 | $219,990 (-) Land $46,870 Building $173,120 |
| 2021 | $3,754.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,999 Land $4,687 Building $17,312 | $219,990 Land $46,870 Building $173,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6053 W 55th 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 6053 W 55th 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 1,247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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