5241 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5241 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Square Footage2,616 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
GarageDetached
Last Sale$435,000 (2017)
Tax Bill$7,811.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-326-006
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-326-006-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units2 Units
Building Area2,616 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleMultifamily Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5241 W SCHOOL ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-4231
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Description(ACTIVE) (REALTY) COS (BELMONT) GARDENS ADD A SUB OF THE S3/4 OF EH SE SW SEC 21-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionACTIVE REALTY COS BELMONT
Legal Lot Number54
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2009
Census Tract151100

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 13-21-326-006

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5241 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4231
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 05, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Jul 06, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
SATURN TITLE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 06, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 06, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201749109
Last Transfer DateOct 22, 2018
Transfer Doc0000022001
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 05, 2018
Property Address5241 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4231
Document Number1830922001
Instrument DateOct 22, 2018
Instrument30922001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 13, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address5241 W SCHOOL ST CHICAGO IL 606414231, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4231

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 06, 2017
Property Address5241 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4231
Document Number1718749109
Instrument DateJun 30, 2017
Instrument18749109
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2017
Title CompanySATURN TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$435.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2206 N CAMPBELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606473109, CHICAGO, IL 60647-3109

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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$45,000 (+21.62%) Land $11,625 Building $33,375$450,000 (+21.62%) Land $116,250 Building $333,750
2023$7,811.00 (+2.59%)
2022$7,614.00$37,000 Land $9,375 Building $27,625$370,000 Land $93,750 Building $276,250

Flood & Wildfire

5241 W School St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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