Cook County property record for 5401 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,810 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (2,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $9,497 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-07-109-026 |
| Primary APN | 13-07-109-026 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,810 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 2,840 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Street Address | 5401 N HARLEM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-1820 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | B3-1 |
| Legal Description | OTTO (REUTERS)(NORWOOD)(PARK) ADD IN WH SEC 07-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | REUTERS NORWOOD PARK |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,28 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4050 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
5401 N Harlem Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7171 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60634-2225 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201333050 |
| 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 | $47,275 Land $21,300 Building $25,975 | $189,100 Land $85,200 Building $103,900 | |
| 2024 | $9,497.00 (-1.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,595.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,353.00 | $45,476 Land $12,780 Building $32,696 | $181,904 Land $51,120 Building $130,784 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5401 N Harlem Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5401 N Harlem Ave 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,060 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 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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