Cook County property record for 6842 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 3,896 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (Jan 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $10,926 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-07-107-081 |
| Primary APN | 13-07-107-081 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 20 Rooms |
| Units | 19 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,896 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6842 W HIGGINS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-2036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | WALTER G (MCINTOSHS)(NORWOOD)(HEIGHTS) SUB OF LTS 5-6 OF COUNTY CLERKS DIV OF NW & WH NE NH SEC 07-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSHS NORWOOD HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4058 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4811 N CRESCENT AVE, NORRIDGE, IL 60706-3105 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2000724 |
| 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 | $62,572 (+20.83%) Land $15,625 Building $46,947 | $625,720 (+20.83%) Land $156,250 Building $469,470 | |
| 2023 | $10,926.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,651.00 (+2.29%) | $51,784 (-) Land $12,500 Building $39,284 | $517,840 (-) Land $125,000 Building $392,840 |
| 2021 | $10,413.00 | $51,784 Land $12,500 Building $39,284 | $517,840 Land $125,000 Building $392,840 |
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.
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.
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 827 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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