Cook County property record for 6551 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,071 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-07-230-004 |
| Primary APN | 13-07-230-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| 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 |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 6551 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 | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 13-07-230-004
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6551 W HIGGINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2160 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200435011 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 02, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030231 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $5,071.00 (+3.41%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,904.00 | $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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