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5223 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5223 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,584 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.088 acres (3,844 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$120,000 (Dec 2008)
Tax Bill$5,275 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-04-128-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-04-128-017
Alternative APN
  • 16-04-128-017-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,584 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,844 sqft (0.088 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5223 W POTOMAC AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60651-1484
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(ROBINSON) AVE (LAND)(ASSOCIATIONS) SUB IN SEC 04-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionROBINSON AVE LAND ASSOCIATIONS
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number14,13
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract250700

Owner

5223 W Potomac Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2008.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2231 S 25TH AVE, BROADVIEW, IL 60155-3824
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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 SaleDec 8, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 8, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 20, 2008
Deed Document Number200811122
Prior Transfer DateFeb 12, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000046059
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5223 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1484
Document Number1711149058
Instrument DateMar 23, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 2, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5223 W POTOMAC AVE CHICAGO IL 606511484, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1484

Mortgage

Document Number1711149058
DateApr 21, 2017
Instrument11149058
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDALLAS, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueApr 20, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.37%

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$26,252 Land $4,805 Building $21,447$262,520 Land $48,050 Building $214,470
2023$5,275.00 (+2.59%)
2022$5,142.00$25,000 Land $3,844 Building $21,156$250,000 Land $38,440 Building $211,560

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 5223 W Potomac Ave 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 5223 W Potomac Ave 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 1,144 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
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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