Cook County property record for 5232 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,396 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,197 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-04-122-017 |
| Primary APN | 16-04-122-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,396 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,720 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5232 W POTOMAC AVE, B2 |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60651-1453 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (AUSTIN)(PARK) SUB IN SH NW SEC 04-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUSTIN PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 250700 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5232 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1453 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 201011091 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042256 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $26,000 (-27.78%) Land $4,650 Building $21,350 | $260,000 (-27.78%) Land $46,500 Building $213,500 | |
| 2023 | $6,197.00 (+196.22%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,092.00 Homeowner's exemption | $36,000 Land $3,720 Building $32,280 | $360,000 Land $37,200 Building $322,800 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 1,144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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