5236 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5236 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Square Footage1,914 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$420,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$5,915.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-322-028
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-322-028-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Building Area1,914 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleMultifamily Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5236 W SCHOOL ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-4230
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Description(ACTIVE) (REALTY) COS (BELMONT) GARDENS ADD A SUB OF THE S3/4 OF EH SE SW SEC 21-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionACTIVE REALTY COS BELMONT
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2006
Census Tract151100

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 13-21-322-028

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5236 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4230
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingMarried Man as his Sole and Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 03, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 03, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 20, 1995 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202219001
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 03, 2022
Property Address5236 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4230
Document Number0015419001
Instrument DateMay 20, 2022
Instrument2215419001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$420.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5236 W SCHOOL ST, 5236, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4230

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5236 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4230

Mortgage

Document Number0015419002
DateJun 03, 2022
Instrument2215419002
Lender
NameFIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 01, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5%

Mortgage

Document Number0015419003
DateJun 03, 2022
Instrument2215419003
Lender
NameFIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressAURORA, IL 60506
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$39,000 (+39.2%) Land $11,625 Building $27,375$390,000 (+39.2%) Land $116,250 Building $273,750
2023$5,915.00 (+16.87%)
2022$5,061.00 Homeowner's exemption$28,017 Land $9,375 Building $18,642$280,170 Land $93,750 Building $186,420

Flood & Wildfire

5236 W School St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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