Cook County property record for 5237 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
| Square Footage | 1,972 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Last Sale | $392,000 (2026) |
| Tax Bill | $7,389.00 (2023) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 13-21-326-007
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5857 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634-1755 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK |
| Jul 16, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage WINTRUST MTG |
| Aug 12, 2019 | Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Building or Construction Mortgage REPUBLIC BK/CHICAGO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202620826065 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5237 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4231 |
| Document Number | 0000000005 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $59,388.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5857 W MONTROSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634-1755 |
| Document Number | 0000026066, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620826066 |
| Name | COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.52% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5237 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4231 |
| Document Number | 2019807070 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19807070 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $308.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5249 W MONTROSE AVE #3RD CHICAGO IL 606411691, 3RD, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1691 |
| Document Number | 2019807071 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 19807071 |
| Name | WINTRUST MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEMONT, IL 60018 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5237 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4231 |
| Document Number | 1922449281 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 02, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22449281 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $205.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 36W995 RED GATE RD ST CHARLES IL 601756223, ST CHARLES, IL 60175-6223 |
| Document Number | 1922449282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22449282 |
| Name | REPUBLIC BK/CHICAGO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OAK BROOK, IL 60523 |
| Type | Building or Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,000 (+17.14%) Land $11,625 Building $29,375 | $410,000 (+17.14%) Land $116,250 Building $293,750 | |
| 2023 | $7,389.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,203.00 | $35,000 Land $9,375 Building $25,625 | $350,000 Land $93,750 Building $256,250 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 13-21-326-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 1,972 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
| Street Address | 5237 W SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60641-4231 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 151100 |
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