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2523 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2523 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,338 sqft · built 1905
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,720 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$134,000 (Aug 1994)
Tax Bill$10,021 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-01-414-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-01-414-016
Alternative APN
  • 16-01-414-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,338 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1905
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,720 sqft (0.085 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2523 W CORTEZ ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60622-3423
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal DescriptionJOHN (PREUSS) RESUB OF LTS 1-4 & 7-12 ALL IN LEHMERS SUB OF SH SH WH NE SE SEC 01-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionLEHMERS SUB
Legal Lot Number1-4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract242500

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

2523 W Cortez St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2025.

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2523 W CORTEZ ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-3423
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 4, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 4, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1994500
Last Transfer DateDec 17, 2025
Transfer Doc0000008001
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 24, 2025
Property Address2523 W CORTEZ ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-3423
Document Number0035808001
Instrument DateDec 16, 2025
Instrument2535808001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2523 W CORTEZ ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-3423

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$57,000 Land $20,832 Building $36,168$570,000 Land $208,320 Building $361,680
2023$10,021.00 (+1.16%) Homeowner's exemption$55,691 (-) Land $16,740 Building $38,951$556,910 (-) Land $167,400 Building $389,510
2022$9,906.00 Homeowner's exemption$55,691 Land $16,740 Building $38,951$556,910 Land $167,400 Building $389,510

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 2523 W Cortez 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 2523 W Cortez 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 1,157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area		1,500 / 1,500
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.

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