5143 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5143 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Lot Size2,790 sqft (0.64 acres)
GarageDetached
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$383.00 (2023)

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-08-401-017

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5143 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5010
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateJul 19, 1999
Transfer Doc0000000463
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$837 (-53.83%) Land $837$8,370 (-53.83%) Land $8,370
2023$383.00 (+2.96%)
2022$372.00 (+2.2%)$1,813 (-) Land $1,813$18,130 (-) Land $18,130
2021$364.00$1,813 Land $1,813$18,130 Land $18,130

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 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.

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-08-401-017
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-401-017-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialShingle Roof
Lot Area2,790 sqft (0.64 acres)
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Location & Zoning

Street Address5143 S MAY ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-5010
Property UsageVacant Land Property Usage
TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal Description(MASTERSONS) SUB OF N 5 ACS OF S 39 ACS OF EH SE SEC 08-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionMASTERSONS SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number35
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1003
Census Tract612000

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