5239 W Kamerling Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5239 W Kamerling Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,640 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,720 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$237,500 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$4,997 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-04-122-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-04-122-011
Alternative APN
  • 16-04-122-011-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,640 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,720 sqft (0.085 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5239 W KAMERLING AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60651-1469
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 Block2
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract250700

Owner

5239 W Kamerling Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2018.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5239 W KAMERLING AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1469
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 6, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 11, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 11, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 11, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201818066
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5239 W KAMERLING AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1469
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0009620212
DateApr 6, 2021
Instrument2109620212
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term328 Months
DueAug 1, 2048

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 11, 2018
Property Address5239 W KAMERLING AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1469
Document Number1816218066
Instrument DateJun 8, 2018
Instrument16218066
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$237.50
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5239 W KAMERLING AVE CHICAGO IL 606511469, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1469

Mortgage

Document Number1816218067
DateJun 11, 2018
Instrument16218067
Lender
NameNEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressLOMBARD, IL 60148
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 10, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.87%

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$29,000 Land $4,650 Building $24,350$290,000 Land $46,500 Building $243,500
2023$4,997.00 (+3.05%)
2022$4,849.00 Homeowner's exemption$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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5239 W Kamerling 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 5239 W Kamerling 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 896 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
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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