5237 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5237 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,252 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,375 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$459,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill$8,862 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Transfer
Jun 2026 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-16-311-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-16-311-007
Alternative APN
  • 13-16-311-007-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,252 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area4,375 sqft (0.1 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address5237 W CULLOM AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-1402
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(RESUBDIVISION) OF BLKS 3-4 OF GARDNERS FIFTH ADD TO MONTROSE SUB OF EH SH NH LT8 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB IN SEC 16-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionGARDNERS FIFTH ADD
Legal Block3,4
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract150300

Owner

Source: Cook County assessment roll, APN 13-16-311-007, as of May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5237 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1402
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHis Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 16, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CADENCE NATIONAL TITLE LLC
Jun 22, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NATIONS LENDING CORPORATION
Sep 12, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
NATIONS LENDING CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 12, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 12, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202346276
Last Transfer DateMar 11, 2026
Transfer Doc0000021041
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 16, 2026
Property Address5237 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1402
Document Number0000021041
Instrument DateMar 11, 2026
Instrument202621041
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyCADENCE NATIONAL TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5237 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1402

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 22, 2026
Property Address5237 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1402
Document Number0000020236
Instrument DateMar 11, 2026
Instrument202620236
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5237 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1402

Mortgage

Document Number0000020236,
DateJun 22, 2026
Instrument202620236
Lender
NameNATIONS LENDING CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 01, 2056
Interest
Rate5.88%
Max Rate-1%

September 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 12, 2023
Property Address5237 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1402
Document Number0025546276
Instrument DateSep 07, 2023
Instrument2325546276
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$459.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5237 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1402

Mortgage

Document Number0025546277
DateSep 12, 2023
Instrument2325546277
Lender
NameNATIONS LENDING CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 01, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll as of May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 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$48,001 (+14.29%) Land $15,313 Building $32,688$480,010 (+14.29%) Land $153,130 Building $326,880
2023$8,862.00 (+2.59%)
2022$8,638.00 (+2.29%)$42,000 (-) Land $12,250 Building $29,750$420,000 (-) Land $122,500 Building $297,500
2021$8,445.00$42,000 Land $12,250 Building $29,750$420,000 Land $122,500 Building $297,500

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170311503003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Portage Park Bungalow Historic District
listed 2014 · 223 contributing resources · NRIS 14000620

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 951 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0316000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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