Cook County property record for 5242 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
| Square Footage | 2,224 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $284,000 (2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,478.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 13-21-322-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 2,224 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Multifamily Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame 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 | 5242 W SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60641-4230 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > 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 Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ACTIVE REALTY COS BELMONT |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 151100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 13-21-322-026
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5242 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 07, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 200168356 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5242 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4230 |
| Document Number | 2021707356 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5242 W SCHOOL ST CHICAGO IL 606414230, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4230 |
| Document Number | 2021707356 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21707356 |
| Name | SOLUTIONS FIN'L MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GLENVIEW, IL 60026-8021 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 03, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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 (+20.59%) Land $11,625 Building $29,375 | $410,000 (+20.59%) Land $116,250 Building $293,750 | |
| 2023 | $6,478.00 (+2.94%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,293.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,000 Land $9,375 Building $24,625 | $340,000 Land $93,750 Building $246,250 |
5242 W School St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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