Cook County property record for 5259 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,376 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,767 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-16-108-002 |
| Primary APN | 16-16-108-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,376 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,580 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5259 W ADAMS ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60644-4360 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | WILBUR R (DAVIS) SUB OF LT 92 & PT LT 69 LYING W OF R OBINSON AVE IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB OF N OF PT SEC 16-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVIS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 69,92 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5259 W ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-4360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $22,000 (-15.38%) Land $8,928 Building $13,072 | $220,000 (-15.38%) Land $89,280 Building $130,720 | |
| 2023 | $1,767.00 (-0.51%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,776.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $26,000 Land $7,254 Building $18,746 | $260,000 Land $72,540 Building $187,460 |
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 1,015 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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