Cook County property record for 5526 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,388 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $327,500 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,625 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-04-123-017 |
| Primary APN | 16-04-123-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,388 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 5526 W POTOMAC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60651-1257 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 250700 |
Source: Cook County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4842 N DRAKE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-8954 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202616194 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5526 W POTOMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1257 |
| Document Number | 0000016194 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627216194 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $49,616.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4842 N DRAKE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-8954 |
| Document Number | 0000016195, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627216195 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.38% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,000 (+21.74%) Land $3,906 Building $24,094 | $280,000 (+21.74%) Land $39,060 Building $240,940 | |
| 2024 | $5,625.00 (+15.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,853.00 (+2.6%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,730.00 | $23,000 Land $3,125 Building $19,875 | $230,000 Land $31,250 Building $198,750 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
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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