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856 W 50th St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 856 W 50th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.094 acres (4,088 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$23,000 (Nov 2011)
Tax Bill$461 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-08-213-043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-08-213-043
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-213-043-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,008 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,008 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,088 sqft (0.094 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address856 W 50TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-5111
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionLIBRARY
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number29,30
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract612200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

856 W 50th St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2011.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address850 W 50TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5111
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 10, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 10, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201133096
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,500 Land $1,226 Building $6,274$75,000 Land $12,260 Building $62,740
2023$461.00 (-59.24%)
2022$1,131.00 (+2.35%)$5,499 (-) Land $2,657 Building $2,842$54,990 (-) Land $26,570 Building $28,420
2021$1,105.00$5,499 Land $2,657 Building $2,842$54,990 Land $26,570 Building $28,420

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 856 W 50th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 856 W 50th 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 457 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

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