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5237 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5237 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details21 bd · 6 ba · 9,216 sqft · built 1884
Lot Size0.181 acres (7,889 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$510,000 (Apr 2006)
Tax Bill$15,897 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-10-301-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-10-301-030
Alternative APN
  • 20-10-301-030-0000

Interior

Bedrooms21 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Units13 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area9,216 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1884
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1884
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area7,889 sqft (0.181 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5237 S WABASH AVE, 39
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60615-3304
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal DescriptionNORTH5 FT LOT14 S 2 AC N 18 AC SEC1 0 SW4 SEC10 W2NW4 S10 T38N R14E 3P
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionBRENTS
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract836100

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

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

Owner

5237 S Wabash Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2007.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 2865, DES PLAINES, IL 60017-2865
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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 SaleApr 17, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 17, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200633120
Last Transfer DateJul 23, 2007
Transfer Doc0000039154
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$78,838 Land $27,612 Building $51,226$788,380 Land $276,120 Building $512,260
2024$15,897.00 (+27.56%)
2023$12,462.00 (+2.6%)
2022$12,146.00$58,872 Land $7,100 Building $51,772$588,720 Land $71,000 Building $517,720

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 Wabash Ave 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 Wabash Ave 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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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