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5053 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5053 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,310 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$245,000 (Mar 2008)
Tax Bill$3,910 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Transfer
Apr 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-28-229-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-28-229-003
Alternative APN
  • 13-28-229-003-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,310 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,152 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5053 W WOLFRAM ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-5024
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(FALCONERS)(SECOND) ADD TO (CHICAGO) A SUB OF SH NE SEC 28-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionFALCONERS SECOND ADD TO CHICAGO
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4011
Census Tract190200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Falconer Bungalow Historic District
listed 2007 · 437 contributing resources · NRIS 07000114

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

5053 W Wolfram St is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2026.

Source: Cook County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address35 W WACKER DR, 11, CHICAGO, IL 60601-1637
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 27, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE
Apr 24, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
UNION HM MTG CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 7, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 7, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 4, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200841026
Last Transfer DateJul 13, 2026
Transfer Doc0000021004
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 27, 2026
Property Address5053 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-5024
Document Number0000021004
Instrument DateJul 13, 2026
Instrument202621004
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5053 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-5024
Document Number2015020147
Instrument DateApr 24, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 17, 2020
Title CompanyNATIONWIDE TITLE CLEARING INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5053 W WOLFRAM ST CHICAGO IL 606415024, CHICAGO, IL 60641-5024

Mortgage

Document Number2015020147
DateMay 29, 2020
Instrument15020147
Lender
NameUNION HM MTG CORP
AddressSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 28, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.75%

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$43,001 Land $6,938 Building $36,063$430,010 Land $69,380 Building $360,630
2023$3,910.00 (+3.19%)
2022$3,789.00 Homeowner's exemption$21,834 Land $5,628 Building $16,206$218,340 Land $56,280 Building $162,060

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 5053 W Wolfram 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 5053 W Wolfram 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 1,239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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