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5401 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5401 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,425 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.095 acres (4,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Jan 2023)
Tax Bill$5,424 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2023 Sale
Jul 2022 Foreclosure
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-04-126-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-04-126-021
Alternative APN
  • 16-04-126-021-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,425 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,125 sqft (0.095 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5401 W POTOMAC AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60651-1314
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF W 10.728 ACS OF E 53.64 ACS OF SH NW SEC 04-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION OF W 10.728 ACS OF E 53.64
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract250700

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5401 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1314
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 10, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
MORTGAGE CONNECT LP
Jul 15, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Apr 13, 2022Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 10, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 13, 2022
Deed Document Number202322054
Prior Transfer DateJul 15, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000017046
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 10, 2023
Property Address5401 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1314
Document Number0001022054
Instrument DateDec 20, 2022
Instrument2301022054
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2023
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$140.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3020 OLD RANCH PKWY # PKWY180, PKWY180, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740-2765

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5401 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1314

July 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 15, 2022
Property Address5401 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1314
Document Number0019617046
Instrument DateMay 5, 2022
Instrument2219617046
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJul 28, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3020 OLD RANCH PKWY, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740-2765
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

April 2022: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 13, 2022
Property Address5401 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1314
Document Number0010322039
Instrument DateApr 6, 2022
Instrument2210322039
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 2741, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740-1741
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$27,000 (+22.73%) Land $5,156 Building $21,844$270,000 (+22.73%) Land $51,560 Building $218,440
2024$5,424.00 (+16.85%)
2023$4,642.00 (+2.61%)
2022$4,524.00$22,000 Land $4,125 Building $17,875$220,000 Land $41,250 Building $178,750

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

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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