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5238 W Crystal St, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5238 W Crystal St, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,514 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,720 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$4,438 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-04-128-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-04-128-022
Alternative APN
  • 16-04-128-022-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,514 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialFrame
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,720 sqft (0.085 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5238 W CRYSTAL ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60651-1466
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(AUSTIN)(PARK) SUB IN SH NW SEC 04-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionAUSTIN PARK
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract250700

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address830 JOHN ST, DANVILLE, IL 61832-4105
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 21, 1996
Deed SaleMay 21, 1996
Deed Document Number1996257
Last Transfer DateApr 4, 2023
Transfer Doc0000034021
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 27, 2023
Property Address5238 W CRYSTAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1466
Document Number0011734021
Instrument DateApr 11, 2023
Instrument2311734021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 9, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5238 W CRYSTAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1466

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address830 JOHN ST, DANVILLE, IL 61832-4105

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$27,000 (-) Land $4,650 Building $22,350$270,000 (-) Land $46,500 Building $223,500
2023$4,438.00 (+274.51%)
2022$1,185.00$27,000 Land $3,720 Building $23,280$270,000 Land $37,200 Building $232,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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 1,144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon.

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