5448 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5448 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,096 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size	0.108 acres (4,710 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$298,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,275 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2026 Sale Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-04-124-026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-04-124-026`
Alternative APN	`16-04-124-026-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,096 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1923
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	4,710 sqft (0.108 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5448 W POTOMAC AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60651-1313
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	CHANNING M (COLEMANS) ADD TO (AUSTIN) SUB OF W 26.82 ACS OF SH NW SEC 04-39-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	COLEMANS ADD TO AUSTIN
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5020
Census Tract	250700

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of June 30, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	5927 W ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1427
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Living Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 13, 2026	Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN
Oct 14, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Oct 11, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CENTENNIAL MTG CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202121741
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 30, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000018023
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2026
Property Address	5448 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1313
Document Number	0000009006
Instrument Date	Jan 8, 2026
Instrument	20269006
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2026
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPAN

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	5927 W ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1427

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 14, 2021
Property Address	5448 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1313
Document Number	0028721741
Instrument Date	Oct 13, 2021
Instrument	2128721741
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2023
Title Company	PROPERTY TITLE, PROPER TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$298.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5448 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1313

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5448 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1313

Mortgage

Document Number	0028721742
Date	Oct 14, 2021
Instrument	2128721742

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

October 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 11, 2018
Property Address	5448 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1313
Document Number	1828406095
Instrument Date	Aug 16, 2018
Instrument	28406095
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 22, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$214.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1322 S PRAIRIE AVE #511 CHICAGO IL 606053069, 511, CHICAGO, IL 60605-3069

Mortgage

Document Number	1828406097
Date	Oct 11, 2018
Instrument	28406097

Lender

Name	FIRST CENTENNIAL MTG CORP
Address	AURORA, IL 60506

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Oct 10, 2038

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$29,001 (+16%) Land $5,888 Building $23,113	$290,010 (+16%) Land $58,880 Building $231,130
2023	$5,275.00 (+2.59%)
2022	$5,142.00 (+2.29%)	$25,000 (-) Land $4,710 Building $20,290	$250,000 (-) Land $47,100 Building $202,900
2021	$5,027.00	$25,000 Land $4,710 Building $20,290	$250,000 Land $47,100 Building $202,900

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 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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