Cook County property record for 656 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60621
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Mar 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $844 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-16-122-031 |
| Primary APN | 20-16-122-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,808 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,600 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 656 W 59TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60621-2843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | W O (BUDDS) SUB OF LTS 14-35 IN BLK 3 IN TEMPLES SUB OF EH OF SW OF NW OF IDENTICAL WITH EH OF OUTLT 39 OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES SU |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUDDS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-35 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 834700 |
656 W 59th St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 1994.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2704 W 96TH PL, EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805-2721 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $5,900 Land $780 Building $5,120 | $59,000 Land $7,800 Building $51,200 | |
| 2023 | $844.00 (+2.68%) | ||
| 2022 | $822.00 (+2.24%) | $4,000 (-) Land $1,690 Building $2,310 | $40,000 (-) Land $16,900 Building $23,100 |
| 2021 | $804.00 | $4,000 Land $1,690 Building $2,310 | $40,000 Land $16,900 Building $23,100 |
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 656 W 59th St 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 656 W 59th St 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 480 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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