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5221 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5221 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.067 acres (2,900 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$22,000 (Jul 2009)
Tax Bill$2,054 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-07-408-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-07-408-009
Alternative APN
  • 20-07-408-009-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,020 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area420 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,900 sqft (0.067 acres)
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5221 S DAMEN AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-5635
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(WHITE) & (COLEMANS) SUB OF BLKS 41-44 IN STONE & WHI TNEYS SUB OF WH OF SE OF SEC 6 & NH & WH SE SEC 07-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionWHITE & COLEMANS
Legal Block41-44
Legal Lot Number40
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract611700

Historic Designation

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

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5221 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5635
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 31, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 31, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 1, 2008
Deed Document Number200955011
Prior Transfer DateDec 27, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc0000000962
Record UpdatedSep 20, 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$30,938 (+138%) Land $870 Building $30,068$309,380 (+138%) Land $8,700 Building $300,680
2023$2,054.00 (+3.69%)
2022$1,981.00 (+1.9%) Homeowner's exemption$12,999 (-) Land $1,885 Building $11,114$129,990 (-) Land $18,850 Building $111,140
2021$1,944.00 Homeowner's exemption$12,999 Land $1,885 Building $11,114$129,990 Land $18,850 Building $111,140

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

Flood

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

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 968 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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