Cook County property record for 5252 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
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| Lot Size | 0.067 acres (2,907 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $409 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-09-410-044 |
| Primary APN | 20-09-410-044 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 2,907 sqft (0.067 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5252 S WELLS ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-6203 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LARNED RANKIN & BREARLEYS |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 835600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5256 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6207 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5252 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6203 |
| Document Number | 1810710004 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 10710004 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5256 S WELLS ST CHICAGO IL 606096203, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6203 |
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 | $893 (-53.83%) Land $893 | $8,930 (-53.83%) Land $8,930 | |
| 2023 | $409.00 (+2.51%) | ||
| 2022 | $399.00 (+2.31%) | $1,934 (-) Land $1,934 | $19,340 (-) Land $19,340 |
| 2021 | $390.00 | $1,934 Land $1,934 | $19,340 Land $19,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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