Cook County property record for 6543 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 | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,631 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-07-230-007 |
| Primary APN | 13-07-230-007 |
|---|---|
| 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 | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6543 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 | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 13-07-230-007
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6543 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage ORIGINPOINT LLC |
| Sep 05, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 05, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20262225 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 06, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015338 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 6543 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0008921007 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2208921007 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6543 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
| Document Number | 0003002225 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 09, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2603002225 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $415.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 6543 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
| Document Number | 0003002226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2603002226 |
| Name | ORIGINPOINT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2056 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 05, 2018 |
| Property Address | 6543 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
| Document Number | 1824817002 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24817002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $224.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3560 W HOLLYWOOD AVE CHICAGO IL 606594427, CHICAGO, IL 60659-4427 |
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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,001 (+6.66%) Land $7,813 Building $24,188 | $320,010 (+6.66%) Land $78,130 Building $241,880 | |
| 2023 | $5,631.00 (+3%) Homeowner's exemption | $30,003 (-) Land $6,253 Building $23,750 | $300,030 (-) Land $62,530 Building $237,500 |
| 2022 | $5,467.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,003 Land $6,253 Building $23,750 | $300,030 Land $62,530 Building $237,500 |
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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