Cook County property record for 6542 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $259,000 (Aug 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,798 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-07-230-039 |
| Primary APN | 13-07-230-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,070 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| 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 | 6542 W FOSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-2245 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
6542 W Foster Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2002.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6542 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2245 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200271314 |
| 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 | $32,000 Land $9,375 Building $22,625 | $320,000 Land $93,750 Building $226,250 | |
| 2023 | $4,798.00 (+3.18%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,650.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,717 Land $7,500 Building $19,217 | $267,170 Land $75,000 Building $192,170 |
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.
FEMA maps place 6542 W Foster 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 6542 W Foster 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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