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5237 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5237 S May St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,994 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$1,600 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-08-409-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-08-409-015
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-409-015-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,994 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5237 S MAY ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-6028
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(HAMBLETONS) SUB OF LTS 51-60 IN SUB OF NW SE SEC 08-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionHAMBLETONS SUB
Legal Lot Number51-60
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract612000

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Sherman Park
listed 1990 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 90000745

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

5237 S May St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2011.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address12056 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-6338
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

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 SaleOct 20, 2011
Deed SaleOct 20, 2011
Prior SaleSep 19, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201144052
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2025: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 4, 2025
Property Address5237 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6028
Document Number0030821032
Instrument DateSep 15, 2025
Instrument2530821032
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2025
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12056 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628-6338

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$7,965 Land $930 Building $7,035$79,650 Land $9,300 Building $70,350
2024$1,600.00 (+51.52%)
2023$1,056.00 (-35.81%)$5,007 (-37.41%) Land $2,015 Building $2,992$50,070 (-37.41%) Land $20,150 Building $29,920
2022$1,645.00 (+2.3%)$8,000 (-) Land $2,015 Building $5,985$80,000 (-) Land $20,150 Building $59,850
2021$1,608.00$8,000 Land $2,015 Building $5,985$80,000 Land $20,150 Building $59,850

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 5237 S May St 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 5237 S May St 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 694 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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