5205 NE River Rd, Unit 1E, Chicago, IL 60656 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5205 NE River Rd, Unit 1E, Chicago, IL 60656

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details12 bd · 6 ba · 6,914 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.128 acres (5,595 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$755,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$15,401 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-11-112-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-11-112-009
Alternative APN
  • 12-11-112-009-0000

Interior

Bedrooms12 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Total Rooms30 Rooms
Units12 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area6,914 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,595 sqft (0.128 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address5205 N EAST RIVER RD, 1E
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60656-1019
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(LILL)(PETERSON) SUB OF EX N162.58FT SH SW NW SEC 11-40-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionLILL PETERSON
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract760803

Owner

5205 NE River Rd, Unit 1E is held in a trust since August 2016.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address838 FORESTVIEW AVE, PARK RIDGE, IL 60068-2110
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTrust, Personal Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 18, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 18, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201629067
Prior Transfer DateApr 28, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000005054
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$86,001 Land $13,988 Building $72,013$860,010 Land $139,880 Building $720,130
2023$15,401.00 (+2.58%)
2022$15,013.00 (-8.62%)$72,994 (-10.66%) Land $11,190 Building $61,804$729,940 (-10.66%) Land $111,900 Building $618,040
2021$16,429.00$81,700 Land $11,190 Building $70,510$817,000 Land $111,900 Building $705,100

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 5205 NE River Rd, Unit 1E 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 5205 NE River Rd, Unit 1E 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 262 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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