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5438 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5438 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,328 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.095 acres (4,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$212,500 (Jul 1994)
Tax Bill$6,129 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-21-305-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-305-023
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-305-023-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,328 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
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 Address5438 W CORNELIA AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-3242
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionFRED (BUCKS)(PORTAGE)(PARK) SUB IN LTSB&C OF PARTITIO N OF & LTS1-2 7&8 IN SUB OF LTSD-F IN PARTITION OF WH SW SEC 21-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionBUCKS PORTAGE PARK
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number1,2,8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4009
Census Tract151100

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 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 Address5438 W CORNELIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-3242
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 12, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 12, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1994713
Last Transfer DateSep 30, 2019
Transfer Doc0000006034
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 18, 2019
Property Address5438 W CORNELIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-3242
Document Number1929106034
Instrument DateSep 3, 2019
Instrument29106034
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address5438 W CORNELIA AVE CHICAGO IL 606413242, CHICAGO, IL 60641-3242

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$42,001 (+20.01%) Land $12,788 Building $29,213$420,010 (+20.01%) Land $127,880 Building $292,130
2023$6,129.00 (+3.27%)
2022$5,935.00 Homeowner's exemption$34,999 Land $10,312 Building $24,687$349,990 Land $103,120 Building $246,870

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 wildfire likelihood modeled here

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 1,097 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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