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5221 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5221 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 820 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$48,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill$738 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-08-409-009

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-08-409-009
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-409-009-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area820 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area820 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5221 S MAY ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-6028
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionHAMBLETONS
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract612000

Historic Designation

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

Owner

5221 S May St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2022.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address732 W 50TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5103
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 21, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20222211147066
Prior Transfer DateMar 17, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000047066
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2022: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeExecutor's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 21, 2022
Property Address5221 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6028
Document Number0011147066
Instrument DateMar 17, 2022
Instrument2211147066
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 4, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$48.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address732 W 50TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5103

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$5,200 Land $930 Building $4,270$52,000 Land $9,300 Building $42,700
2023$738.00 (+2.64%)
2022$719.00 (+2.28%)$3,500 (-) Land $2,015 Building $1,485$35,000 (-) Land $20,150 Building $14,850
2021$703.00$3,500 Land $2,015 Building $1,485$35,000 Land $20,150 Building $14,850

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 5221 S May St 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 5221 S May St 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 694 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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