Cook County property record for 5155 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60641
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,552 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $349,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,267 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-28-212-002 |
| Primary APN | 13-28-212-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,552 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5155 W NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60641-5014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (HIELDS) SUB OF BLKS13-15 IN FALCONERS ADD TO CHICAGO A SUB OF NH NE SEC 28-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIELDS SUB |
| Legal Block | 13-15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 190200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Falconer Bungalow Historic District listed 2007 · 437 contributing resources · NRIS 07000114 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5155 W NELSON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-5014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201650018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039047 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,001 (+36.35%) Land $6,938 Building $38,063 | $450,010 (+36.35%) Land $69,380 Building $380,630 | |
| 2023 | $6,267.00 (+2.94%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,088.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,003 Land $5,628 Building $27,375 | $330,030 Land $56,280 Building $273,750 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2010 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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