Cook County property record for 6541 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,020 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-07-230-008 |
| Primary APN | 13-07-230-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6541 W HIGGINS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-2160 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALTER G (MCINTOSHS)(FOSTER) AVE ADD TO (CHICAGO) SUB OF SE NE SEC 07-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSHS FOSTER AVE ADD TO CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 13-07-230-008
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6541 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMMODATION |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 09, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006210 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6541 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
| Document Number | 0020106210 |
| Instrument Date | May 09, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2220106210 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 6541 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 6541 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
| Document Number | 0020106209 |
| Instrument Date | May 09, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2220106209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6541 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,001 (+14.35%) Land $7,813 Building $23,188 | $310,010 (+14.35%) Land $78,130 Building $231,880 | |
| 2023 | $5,020.00 (+3.04%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,872.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,110 Land $6,250 Building $20,860 | $271,100 Land $62,500 Building $208,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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