5526 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5526 W Potomac Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

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 Record
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`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-04-123-017`
Alternative APN	`16-04-123-017-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,388 sqft Living Area

Exterior

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

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

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

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 13, 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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4842 N DRAKE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-8954
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202616194
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

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

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$49,616.25
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4842 N DRAKE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-8954

Mortgage

Document Number	0000016195,
Date	Sep 29, 2026
Instrument	202627216195

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	7.38%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

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		$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.

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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