Cook County property record for 5853 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,795 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-15-120-017 |
| Primary APN | 20-15-120-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Lot Area | 5,120 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Street Address | 5853 S WABASH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60637-1107 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF LTS 12-16 IN HAMBLETONS SUB OF & S UB OF BUTTERS 2 ACS BEING A PART OF SW NW SEC 15-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMBLETONS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 400500 |
5853 S Wabash Ave is owned by a company that bought it in August 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5856 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1108 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200427057 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,040 (-) Land $87,040 | ||
| 2022 | $1,795.00 | $8,704 Land $8,704 | $87,040 Land $87,040 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5853 S Wabash Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5853 S Wabash Ave 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 |
|---|
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 411 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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