253 E Delaware Pl, Apt 5A, Chicago, IL 60611 Property Records

Cook County property record for 253 E Delaware Pl, Apt 5A, Chicago, IL 60611

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	1 bd · built 1959
Lot Size	0.24 acres (10,450 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$180,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,612 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Transfer Apr 2023 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-03-222-025-1003`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-03-222-025-1003`

Interior

Bedrooms	1 Bed
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Units	332 Units
Stories	24 Stories

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1961
Architectural Style	Condo/Apartment
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	10,450 sqft (0.24 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	Radiant
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	253 E DELAWARE PL, 5A
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60611-5735
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	DR-7
Legal Description	(253) EAST (DELAWARE) CONDOMINIUM SEC 03-39-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	03
Legal Subdivision	EAST DELAWARE CONDOMINIUM
Legal Lot Number	5,6
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	81300

Historic Designation

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

Historic District	Within the Lincoln Park listed 1994 · 81 contributing resources · NRIS 94001029

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	749 N LINCOLN AVE, GENEVA, IL 60134-1219
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 13, 2023	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Apr 5, 2023	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Aug 25, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Sep 4, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST FARMERS & MERCHANTS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 4, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202116035
Last Transfer Date	Apr 4, 2023
Transfer Doc	0000006170
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

April 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2023
Property Address	253 E DELAWARE PL APT 5A, 5A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-5735
Document Number	0010306170
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2023
Instrument	2310306170
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	258 E DELAWARE PL5A, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	749 N LINCOLN AVE, GENEVA, IL 60134-1219

April 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Apr 5, 2023
Property Address	253 E DELAWARE PL APT 5A, 5A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-5735
Document Number	0009522034
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2023
Instrument	2309522034
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 E DELAWARE PL # PL5A, PL5A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-1758

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	749 N LINCOLN AVE, GENEVA, IL 60134-1219

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 25, 2021
Property Address	253 E DELAWARE PL APT 5A, 5A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-5735
Document Number	0023716035
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2021
Instrument	2123716035
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2026
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$180.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 E DELAWARE PL APT 5A, 5A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-5735

Mortgage

Document Number	0023655331
Date	Aug 25, 2021
Instrument	2123655331

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	176 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2036

Interest

Rate	2.37%

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Sep 4, 2018
Property Address	253 E DELAWARE PL APT 5A, 5A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-5735
Document Number	1824749338
Instrument Date	Aug 20, 2018
Instrument	24749338
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$178.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	253 E DELAWARE PL #5A CHICAGO IL 606115735, 5A, CHICAGO, IL 60611-5735

Mortgage

Document Number	1824749339
Date	Sep 4, 2018
Instrument	24749339

Lender

Name	FIRST FARMERS & MERCHANTS BK
Type	Bank
Address	ST PAUL, MN 55101

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	60 Months
Due	Sep 3, 2023

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$18,530 (+0.99%) Land $2,424 Building $16,106	$185,300 (+0.99%) Land $24,240 Building $161,060
2023	$2,612.00 (-30.79%)
2022	$3,774.00	$18,349 Land $1,952 Building $16,397	$183,490 Land $19,520 Building $163,970

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone VE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable	1,500 / 1,500
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.

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