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5237 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5237 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details1,129 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.3 acres (1,288 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$385,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$7,182 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Mortgage
May 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-07-127-061

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-07-127-061
Alternative APN
  • 13-07-127-061-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,129 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Lot Area1,288 sqft (0.3 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address5237 N HARLEM AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60656-1875
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodeB1-1
Legal Description(MCCOLLAM) & (KRUGGELS) ADD TO NORWOOD PK IN WH SEC 07-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionMCCOLLAM & KRUGGELS
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3028
Census Tract100600

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address6336 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646-4448
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 4, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
VELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC
May 12, 2022Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 12, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20227004
Prior Transfer DateApr 26, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000087754
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5237 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-1875
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 19, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0006319014
DateMar 4, 2026
Instrument2606319014
Lender
NameVELOCITY COMMERCIAL CAPITAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2056
Interest
Rate10.7%

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 12, 2022
Property Address5237 N HARLEM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656
Document Number0013207004
Instrument DateMay 4, 2022
Instrument2213207004
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2022
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$385.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5237 N HARLEM AVE # 5239, 5239, CHICAGO, IL 60656

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$35,750 (+21.86%) Land $9,660 Building $26,090$143,000 (+21.86%) Land $38,640 Building $104,360
2024$7,182.00 (+16.03%)
2023$6,190.00 (+2.59%)
2022$6,034.00$29,337 Land $5,796 Building $23,541$117,348 Land $23,184 Building $94,164

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimSep 2013

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 1,060 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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