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5355 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5355 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,499 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size0.091 acres (3,968 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$162,500 (Jul 2013)
Tax Bill$4,786 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-04-127-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-04-127-004
Alternative APN
  • 16-04-127-004-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,499 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1956
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,968 sqft (0.091 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5355 W POTOMAC AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60651-1370
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(COLLINS) (GAUNTLETT) & (DUNAS) (AUSTIN) MANOR SUB OF LTS2-4,6 IN PARTN OF W10.728ACS OF E42.912ACS OF SH NW SEC 04-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionCOLLINS GAUNTLETT & DUNAS AUSTIN
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number2-4
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract250700

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5355 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1370
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 17, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 17, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 17, 2013
Deed Document Number201335029
Prior Transfer DateNov 8, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000005352
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5355 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1370
Document Number2100640000
Instrument DateSep 30, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 18, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5355 W POTOMAC AVE CHICAGO IL 606511370, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1370

Mortgage

Document Number2100640000
DateJan 6, 2021
Instrument640000
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term264 Months
DueJan 5, 2043

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$32,000 (+23.08%) Land $4,960 Building $27,040$320,000 (+23.08%) Land $49,600 Building $270,400
2023$4,786.00 (+3.06%)
2022$4,644.00 Homeowner's exemption$26,000 Land $3,968 Building $22,032$260,000 Land $39,680 Building $220,320

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 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

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 1,144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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