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2541 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2541 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details15 bd · 6 ba · 6,072 sqft · built 1907
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,687 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$20,757 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Mortgage
Sep 2025 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-01-414-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-01-414-007
Alternative APN
  • 16-01-414-007-0000

Interior

Bedrooms15 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Total Rooms27 Rooms
Units9 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area6,072 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1907
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1908
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area4,687 sqft (0.108 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2541 W CORTEZ ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60622-7094
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(LEHMERS) SUB OF SH SH WH NE SE SEC 01-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionLEHMERS SUB
Legal Lot Number16,17
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 Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1703 N ARTESIAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647-5310
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 28, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
OLD NATIONAL BANK
Sep 12, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 3, 2025
Transfer Doc0000020250
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address2541 W CORTEZ ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-7094
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1703 N ARTESIAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647-5310

Mortgage

Document Number0024013029
DateAug 28, 2023
Instrument2324013029
Lender
NameOLD NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressHICKORY HILLS, IL 60457
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term83 Months
DueJul 12, 2030
Interest
Rate6.78%

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 12, 2025
Property Address2541 W CORTEZ ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-7094
Document Number0025520250
Instrument DateSep 3, 2025
Instrument2525520250
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1703 N ARTESIAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647-5310

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$110,000 (+12.15%) Land $26,247 Building $83,753$1,100,000 (+12.15%) Land $262,470 Building $837,530
2023$20,757.00 (+2.89%)$98,084 (-) Land $21,091 Building $76,993$980,840 (-) Land $210,910 Building $769,930
2022$20,174.00 (+2.29%)$98,084 (-) Land $21,091 Building $76,993$980,840 (-) Land $210,910 Building $769,930
2021$19,723.00$98,084 Land $21,091 Building $76,993$980,840 Land $210,910 Building $769,930

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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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