Cook County property record for 5253 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 6,566 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $15,007 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-21-326-002 |
| Primary APN | 13-21-326-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Units | 18 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,566 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Street Address | 5253 W SCHOOL ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60641-3980 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| 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 | 58,59 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 151100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3724 N PARIS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634-2025 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 2000516 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045076 |
| 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 | $74,700 (+23.98%) Land $23,250 Building $51,450 | $747,000 (+23.98%) Land $232,500 Building $514,500 | |
| 2024 | $15,007.00 (+18.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,713.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,392.00 | $60,252 Land $13,500 Building $46,752 | $602,520 Land $135,000 Building $467,520 |
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 |
|---|
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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