5308 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5308 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,998 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$170,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,121 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Jun 2023 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`20-07-314-017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`20-07-314-017`
Alternative APN	`20-07-314-017-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,998 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Frame
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5308 S DAMEN AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60609-5636
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	G W (MCLESTERS) SUB OF E 2 ACS OF LT 17 IN IGLEHARTS SUB OF SW SEC 07-38-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	MCLESTERS SUB
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	611600

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5308 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5636
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US BANK NA
Jun 12, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US BANK NA
Jul 12, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FEDERAL SVGS BK
Nov 28, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY
Oct 10, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201857037
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 26, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000044029
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5308 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5636
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5308 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5636

Mortgage

Document Number	0035704015
Date	Dec 23, 2021
Instrument	2135704015

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5308 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5636
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 27, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5308 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5636

Mortgage

Document Number	0016333217
Date	Jun 12, 2023
Instrument	2316333217

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	342 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2051

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 12, 2018
Property Address	5308 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5636
Document Number	1819357037
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2018
Instrument	19357037
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 20, 2018
Title Company	GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$510.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5308 S DAMEN AVE CHICAGO IL 606095636, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5636

Mortgage

Document Number	1819357038
Date	Jul 12, 2018
Instrument	19357038

Lender

Name	FEDERAL SVGS BK
Type	Federal Savings Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60607

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 11, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.12%

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Nov 28, 2017
Property Address	5308 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5636
Document Number	1733249332
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2017
Instrument	33249332
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 5, 2017
Title Company	GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$27.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5712 S WHIPPLE ST CHICAGO IL 606292433, CHICAGO, IL 60629-2433

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 10, 2017
Property Address	5308 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5636
Document Number	1728344029
Instrument Date	Sep 26, 2017
Instrument	28344029
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 23, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4401 S ELLIS AVE CHICAGO IL 606533613, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3613

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$16,001 (+60.03%) Land $938 Building $15,063	$160,010 (+60.03%) Land $9,380 Building $150,630
2023	$2,121.00 (+2.56%)
2022	$2,068.00 (+2.89%)	$9,999 (-) Land $2,031 Building $7,968	$99,990 (-) Land $20,310 Building $79,680
2021	$2,010.00	$9,999 Land $2,031 Building $7,968	$99,990 Land $20,310 Building $79,680

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.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 968 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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