Cook County property record for 855 W 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (3,480 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $477 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-08-420-001 |
| Primary APN | 20-08-420-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,480 sqft (0.8 acres) |
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| Street Address | 855 W 53RD ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-6107 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | MASTERSONS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 612100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2631 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201449160 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $1,044 (-53.85%) Land $1,044 | $10,440 (-53.85%) Land $10,440 | |
| 2023 | $477.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $465.00 (+2.42%) | $2,262 (-) Land $2,262 | $22,620 (-) Land $22,620 |
| 2021 | $454.00 | $2,262 Land $2,262 | $22,620 Land $22,620 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 694 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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