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5459 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5459 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Bedrooms6 Beds
Bathrooms6 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Square Footage5,084 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,602 sqft (0.106 acres)
GarageDetached
Last Sale$650,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$9,330.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-324-001
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-324-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths6 Baths
Total Rooms24 Rooms
Units6 Units
Building Area5,084 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Architectural StyleMultifamily Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialRoll Tar & Gravel Roof
Lot Area4,602 sqft (0.106 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5459 W SCHOOL ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
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 Block9
Legal Lot Number1,2,8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3008
Census Tract151100

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 13-21-324-001

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4353 N WESTERN AVE, 3, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2246
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 12, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST AMERICAN BK
Jun 13, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 21, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201816018
Prior Transfer DateNov 15, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000046004
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5459 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641
Document Number1907457050
Instrument DateMar 12, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2019
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4353 N WESTERN AVE #3 CHICAGO IL 606181621, 3, CHICAGO, IL 60618-1621

Mortgage

Document Number1907457050
DateMar 15, 2019
Instrument7457050
Lender
NameFIRST AMERICAN BK
TypeBank
AddressELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueMar 14, 2044
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 13, 2018
Property Address5459 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641
Document Number1816416018
Instrument DateJun 11, 2018
Instrument16416018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 20, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$650.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3249 N LINDER AVE #59 CHICAGO IL 606414146, 59, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4146

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$67,292 (+52.26%) Land $14,266 Building $53,026$672,920 (+52.26%) Land $142,660 Building $530,260
2023$9,330.00 (+2.58%)
2022$9,095.00 (-10.39%)$44,195 (-12.39%) Land $11,505 Building $32,690$441,950 (-12.39%) Land $115,050 Building $326,900
2021$10,150.00$50,448 Land $11,505 Building $38,943$504,480 Land $115,050 Building $389,430

Flood & Wildfire

5459 W School St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

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

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