Cook County property record for 6557 N Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,413 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,512 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $10,272 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-36-314-035 |
| Primary APN | 10-36-314-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,413 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,512 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6557 N ALBANY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60645-4103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (REINBERGS) (NORTH) (CHAN LOT 1 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH CHANNEL 02/REINBERG |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 20301 |
6557 N Albany Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2000.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6557 N ALBANY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645-4103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000459 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 6557 N ALBANY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645-4103 |
| Document Number | 0005234030 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2305234030 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1914 W PRATT BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60626-3105 |
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 | $69,000 Land $13,780 Building $55,220 | $690,000 Land $137,800 Building $552,200 | |
| 2023 | $10,272.00 (+2.81%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,991.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,000 Land $11,024 Building $40,976 | $520,000 Land $110,240 Building $409,760 |
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 6557 N Albany 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 6557 N Albany 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 963 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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