Cook County property record for 5731 W School St, Chicago, IL 60634
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $284,000 (Jul 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $6,129 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-20-428-010 |
| Primary APN | 13-20-428-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,686 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,780 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5731 W SCHOOL ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60634-4348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (ATKINSONS) SUB OF LTS 3-5 IN VOSS PARTN OF 80 ACS W & ADJ E 40 ACS OF & LTS 1-3 9-11 IN OWNERS PARTN OF LTS 6-10 IN VOSS PAR |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | ATKINSONS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 151200 |
5731 W School St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5731 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60634-4348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200320172 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033344 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5731 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60634-4348 |
| Document Number | 0036133344 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2136133344 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5731 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60634-4348 |
| Document Number | 0036133345 |
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| Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2136133345 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
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 | $37,000 Land $13,230 Building $23,770 | $370,000 Land $132,300 Building $237,700 | |
| 2023 | $6,129.00 (+3.27%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,935.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $35,000 Land $10,584 Building $24,416 | $350,000 Land $105,840 Building $244,160 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5731 W School St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5731 W School St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 1,140 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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