6253 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 6253 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	8 bd · 3 ba · 2,507 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$383,000 (Dec 2016)
Tax Bill	$5,748 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-17-102-003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-17-102-003`
Alternative APN	`19-17-102-003-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	8 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	16 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,507 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	6253 W 55TH ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-1461
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	FREDK H (BARTLETTS)(GARFIELD)(RIDGE) SUB PART OF N OF I H B RR EX NW OF NW OF NW WH WH SEC 17-38-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	17
Legal Subdivision	BARTLETTS GARFIELD RIDGE
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	6
Census Block	6000
Census Tract	561100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	6253 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1461
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 8, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 8, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 5, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201618103
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 27, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc	0000087183
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	6253 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1461
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 9, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0010420425
Date	Apr 14, 2021
Instrument	2110420425

Lender

Name	BROKER SOLUTIONS INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	TUSTIN, CA 92780

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	358 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$40,749 (+34%) Land $5,250 Building $35,499	$407,490 (+34%) Land $52,500 Building $354,990
2023	$5,748.00 (+2.97%)
2022	$5,582.00 (-12.34%) Homeowner's exemption	$30,409 (-13.11%) Land $4,687 Building $25,722	$304,090 (-13.11%) Land $46,870 Building $257,220
2021	$6,368.00 Homeowner's exemption	$34,999 Land $4,687 Building $30,312	$349,990 Land $46,870 Building $303,120

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

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,100 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20