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5353 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5353 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$397,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$5,912 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-28-114-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-28-114-002
Alternative APN
  • 13-28-114-002-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,096 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,096 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5353 W NELSON ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-4954
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(CEPEK)(CERMAK) & (FRIEDLS) SUB OF LTS2-3,6-7, & 10 I N KERFOOTS SUB OF THE EH NW SEC 28-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionCEPEK CERMAK & FRIEDLS
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number2,3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract190300

Owner

5353 W Nelson St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2020.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5353 W NELSON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4954
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 16, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 16, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 27, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202013025
Prior Transfer DateAug 9, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc0000000681
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 16, 2020
Property Address5353 W NELSON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4954
Document Number2035113025
Instrument DateNov 9, 2020
Instrument35113025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 4, 2021
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$397.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5353 W NELSON ST CHICAGO IL 606414954, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4954

Mortgage

Document Number2035113026
DateDec 16, 2020
Instrument35113026
Lender
NameVETERANS UNITED HM LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueDec 15, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.99%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$30,001 Land $6,938 Building $23,063$300,010 Land $69,380 Building $230,630
2023$5,912.00 (+2.6%)
2022$5,762.00 Homeowner's exemption$28,003 Land $5,628 Building $22,375$280,030 Land $56,280 Building $223,750

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5353 W Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5353 W Nelson St 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 1,296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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