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2525 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2525 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,378 sqft · built 1903
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,720 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$605,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$12,128 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-01-414-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-01-414-012
Alternative APN
  • 16-01-414-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,378 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1903
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 Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2525 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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2525 W CORTEZ ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-3423
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 26, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202012013
Prior Transfer DateNov 6, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000046293
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 27, 2020
Property Address2525 W CORTEZ ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-3423
Document Number2029912013
Instrument DateAug 19, 2020
Instrument29912013
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 10, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$303.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2724 W ARMITAGE AVE CHICAGO IL 606472068, CHICAGO, IL 60647-2068

Mortgage

Document Number2029912014
DateOct 27, 2020
Instrument29912014
Lender
NameWATERMAN ST BK
TypeBank
AddressWATERMAN, IL 60556
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 26, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

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$58,761 (-2.07%) Land $20,832 Building $37,929$587,610 (-2.07%) Land $208,320 Building $379,290
2023$12,128.00 (-1.72%)
2022$12,340.00$60,000 Land $16,740 Building $43,260$600,000 Land $167,400 Building $432,600

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

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

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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