Cook County property record for 6537 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 10 bd · 6,722 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,919 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,675 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-07-230-051 |
| Primary APN | 13-07-230-051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 10 Beds |
|---|---|
| Units | 20 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,722 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 7,919 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Street Address | 6537 W HIGGINS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALTER G MCINTOSHS FOSTER AVE |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
6537 W Higgins Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2014.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8820 N CHESTER AVE, NILES, IL 60714-1427 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2006 |
| Deed Document Number | 200649019 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046053 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $83,001 Land $19,798 Building $63,203 | $830,010 Land $197,980 Building $632,030 | |
| 2024 | $16,675.00 (+18.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $14,125.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,769.00 | $66,947 Land $14,254 Building $52,693 | $669,470 Land $142,540 Building $526,930 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6537 W Higgins Ave 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 6537 W Higgins Ave 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 1,201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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