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

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

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details1 bd · built 1959
Lot Size0.24 acres (10,450 sqft)
OwnerIndividual on Record
Last Sale$155,500 (Sep 2016)
Tax Bill$2,524 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-03-222-025-1085

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-03-222-025-1085

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Units332 Units
Stories24 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area10,450 sqft (0.24 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemRadiant
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address253 E DELAWARE PL, 5E
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60611-5735
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeDR-7
Legal Description253 EAST DELAWARE CONDO PART BLKS14 &20 CANAL TRUSTEES SUB S4 S03 T39N R14E 3P
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionEAST DELAWARE CONDOMINIUM
Legal Block14
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract81300

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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 assessment roll, 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 on Record
Mailing Address777 N MICHIGAN AVE, 3606, CHICAGO, IL 60611-6644
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 18, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201619117
Prior Transfer DateNov 25, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000045008
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$12,080 (+0.98%) Land $1,580 Building $10,500$120,800 (+0.98%) Land $15,800 Building $105,000
2023$2,524.00 (+2.6%)
2022$2,460.00$11,963 Land $1,273 Building $10,690$119,630 Land $12,730 Building $106,900

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone VE, within 500 ft
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 116 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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