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5835 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5835 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60621

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 2 ba · 2,736 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.057 acres (2,475 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$225,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$322 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-16-221-024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-16-221-024
Alternative APN
  • 20-16-221-024-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,736 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,475 sqft (0.057 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5835 S LAFAYETTE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60621-4017
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(HOLMES) SUB OF PART OF LT 7 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB O F SEC 16-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionHOLMES SUB
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract834500

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address952 N MAYFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-3087
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 15, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Dec 15, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 25, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202333333
Prior Transfer DateDec 8, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000001093
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 15, 2023
Property Address5835 S LAFAYETTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-4017
Document Number0007433333
Map ReferenceDOC 2267196
Instrument DateMar 9, 2023
Instrument2307433333
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 27, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$225.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5835 S LAFAYETTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-4017

Mortgage

Document Number0007433334
DateMar 15, 2023
Instrument2307433334
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2053

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 15, 2021
Property Address5835 S LAFAYETTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-4017
Document Number0034901093
Map ReferenceDOC 2267196
Instrument DateDec 8, 2021
Instrument2134901093
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address5835 S LAFAYETTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-4017
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$17,001 (+209.17%) Land $743 Building $16,258$170,010 (+209.17%) Land $7,430 Building $162,580
2023$322.00 (+12.2%)
2022$287.00 (-5.28%)$5,499 (-) Land $1,608 Building $3,891$54,990 (-) Land $16,080 Building $38,910
2021$303.00 Homeowner's exemption$5,499 Land $1,608 Building $3,891$54,990 Land $16,080 Building $38,910

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1996)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 411 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.

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