Cook County property record for 6255 W 55th St, Apt 2, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3 ba · 2,507 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,748 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer Jan 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-17-102-002 |
| Primary APN | 19-17-102-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,507 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| 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 | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 6255 W 55TH ST, 2 |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-1462 |
| 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 | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6000 |
| Census Tract | 561100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of August 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6255 W 55TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1462 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit SELF HELP FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201546141 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 8, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008066 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6255 W 55TH ST, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1462 |
| Document Number | 0000007046 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20267046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 6255 W 55TH ST APT 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1462 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0001510013 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2601510013 |
| Name | SELF HELP FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CICERO, IL 60804 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $45,000 (+47.98%) Land $5,250 Building $39,750 | $450,000 (+47.98%) Land $52,500 Building $397,500 | |
| 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.
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.
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 1,100 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 |
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