Cook County property record for 5231 NE River Rd, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,004 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,532 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-11-112-028-1007 |
| Primary APN | 12-11-112-028-1007 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 36 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,004 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5231 N EAST RIVER RD, 3FRNT |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-2931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | S2SW4NW4 S11 T40N R12E 3P |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH EAST RIVER ROAD CONDOMINIUM |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17,18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 760803 |
5231 NE River Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8435 W BRYN MAWR AVE, AVE2S, CHICAGO, IL 60631-3410 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201844055 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5231 N EAST RIVER RD, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2931 |
| Document Number | 1828444055 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28444055 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $125.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8435 W BRYN MAWR AVE #2SE CHICAGO IL 606313410, 2SE, CHICAGO, IL 60631-3410 |
| Document Number | 1828546037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 28546037 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 10, 2048 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,059 Land $2,031 Building $13,028 | $150,590 Land $20,310 Building $130,280 | |
| 2023 | $2,532.00 (+2.63%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,467.00 | $11,999 Land $1,624 Building $10,375 | $119,990 Land $16,240 Building $103,750 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5231 NE River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5231 NE River Rd 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 262 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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