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5434 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5434 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Square Footage2,194 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,125 sqft (0.095 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$515,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$7,389.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-320-026
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-320-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Building Area2,194 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleMultifamily Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area4,125 sqft (0.095 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5434 W SCHOOL ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-4122
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionFRED BUCKS PORTAGE PARK
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3007
Census Tract151100

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 13-21-320-026

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5434 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4122
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 05, 2026Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC
May 06, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 08, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 05, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 05, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202630097
Prior Transfer DateMar 25, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000019029
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 05, 2026
Property Address5434 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4122
Document Number0000530097
Instrument DateJul 11, 2025
Instrument2600530097
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$515.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address5434 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4122
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000530098
DateJan 05, 2026
Instrument2600530098
Lender
NameAMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.75%

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 06, 2021
Property Address5434 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4122
Document Number0012619029
Instrument DateMar 25, 2021
Instrument2112619029
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5434 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4122

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 08, 2021
Property Address5434 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4122
Document Number2100834045
Instrument DateJul 15, 2020
Instrument834045
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 18, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5434 W SCHOOL ST CHICAGO IL 606414122, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4122

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$42,001 (+20.01%) Land $12,788 Building $29,213$420,010 (+20.01%) Land $127,880 Building $292,130
2023$7,389.00 (+2.6%)$34,999 (-) Land $10,312 Building $24,687$349,990 (-) Land $103,120 Building $246,870
2022$7,202.00$34,999 Land $10,312 Building $24,687$349,990 Land $103,120 Building $246,870

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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