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2551 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2551 W Cortez St, Chicago, IL 60622

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details12 bd · 6 ba · 5,691 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,500 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$532,500 (Jun 2003)
Tax Bill$17,430 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-01-414-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-01-414-003
Alternative APN
  • 16-01-414-003-0000

Interior

Bedrooms12 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Total Rooms27 Rooms
Units45 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area5,691 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1904
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,500 sqft (0.08 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address2551 W CORTEZ ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60622-3411
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 Number22,21
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

2551 W Cortez St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in June 2003.

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4612 FARGO AVE, SKOKIE, IL 60076-3946
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 23, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 23, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 6, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20033078
Prior Transfer DateJun 1, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000183
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 14, 2017
Property Address2551 W CORTEZ ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622-3411
Document Number1725718086
Instrument DateMay 23, 2017
Instrument25718086
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address5621 W FARGO SKOKIE IL 60076, SKOKIE, IL 60076

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$95,233 Land $19,600 Building $75,633$952,330 Land $196,000 Building $756,330
2023$17,430.00 (+2.89%)
2022$16,940.00 (+2.28%)$82,362 (-) Land $15,750 Building $66,612$823,620 (-) Land $157,500 Building $666,120
2021$16,562.00$82,362 Land $15,750 Building $66,612$823,620 Land $157,500 Building $666,120

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 2551 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 2551 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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