5218 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5218 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Lot Size3,282 sqft (0.75 acres)
Tax Bill$450.00 (2023)

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-08-408-031

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5404 S DREXEL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4910
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateJan 19, 2006
Transfer Doc0000012051
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$985 (-53.82%) Land $985$9,850 (-53.82%) Land $9,850
2023$450.00 (+2.74%)
2022$438.00 (+2.34%)$2,133 (-) Land $2,133$21,330 (-) Land $21,330
2021$428.00$2,133 Land $2,133$21,330 Land $21,330

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 Sherman Park
listed 1990 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 90000745

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 APN20-08-408-031
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-408-031-0000

Exterior

Lot Area3,282 sqft (0.75 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address5218 S MAY ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-6027
Property UsageVacant Land Property Usage
TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF LTS 66 & 67 IN HINKLEYS SUB OF NW SE SEC 08-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionHINKLEYS SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number66,67
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1007
Census Tract612000

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