5455 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5455 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,072 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	0.09 acres (3,906 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$239,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,575 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-04-126-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-04-126-005`
Alternative APN	`16-04-126-005-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,072 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1924
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,906 sqft (0.09 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5455 W POTOMAC AVE, 2
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60651-1274
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	5,5
Legal Lot Number	4,5
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	250700

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5455 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1274
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 19, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA
Apr 24, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING
Dec 31, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS
Oct 3, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 16, 2008
Deed Document Number	201846186
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 13, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0000044045
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 19, 2026
Property Address	5455 W POTOMAC AVE, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1274
Document Number	0000019079
Instrument Date	Aug 1, 2026
Instrument	202619079
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 25, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5455 W POTOMAC AVE, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1274
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000019079,
Date	Aug 19, 2026
Instrument	202619079

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5455 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1274
Document Number	2014103027
Instrument Date	Apr 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2020
Title Company	PLYMOUTH TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5455 W POTOMAC AVE CHICAGO IL 606511274, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1274

Mortgage

Document Number	2014103027
Date	May 20, 2020
Instrument	14103027

Lender

Name	LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	CORAL GABLES, FL 33146

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 19, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.75%

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 31, 2018
Property Address	5455 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1274
Document Number	1836546186
Instrument Date	Dec 28, 2018
Instrument	36546186
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 14, 2019
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$239.00
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5455 W POTOMAC AVE CHICAGO IL 606511314, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1314
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	1836546187
Date	Dec 31, 2018
Instrument	36546187

Lender

Name	CALIBER HM LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COPPELL, TX 75019

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 30, 2048

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 3, 2017
Property Address	5455 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1274
Document Number	1727645045
Instrument Date	Nov 19, 2010
Instrument	27645045
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 19, 2017

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Corporate Trust
Address	PO BOX 5427 WOODRIDGE IL 605170427, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517-0427

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		$27,001 (+8%) Land $4,883 Building $22,118	$270,010 (+8%) Land $48,830 Building $221,180
2023	$4,575.00 (+3.09%)
2022	$4,438.00 Homeowner's exemption	$25,000 Land $3,906 Building $21,094	$250,000 Land $39,060 Building $210,940

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 1,144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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