Cook County property record for 5243 W Barry Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,654 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,845 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-28-113-006 |
| Primary APN | 13-28-113-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,654 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 5243 W BARRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60641-4937 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (HULBERT) (FULLERTON) AVE HIGHLANDS SUB (NUMBER31) SEC 28-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HULBERT FULLERTON AVE HIGHLANDS SUB NUMB |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 190300 |
5243 W Barry Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5243 W BARRY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4937 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201133017 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 28, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000639 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,001 Land $6,938 Building $29,063 | $360,010 Land $69,380 Building $290,630 | |
| 2023 | $5,845.00 (+2.98%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,676.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,003 Land $5,628 Building $25,375 | $310,030 Land $56,280 Building $253,750 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5243 W Barry Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5243 W Barry 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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