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5937 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5937 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60621

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details7 bd · 2 ba · 2,484 sqft · built 1892
Lot Size0.075 acres (3,250 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$3,214 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-16-301-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-16-301-012
Alternative APN
  • 20-16-301-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,484 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1892
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1894
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,250 sqft (0.075 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5937 S UNION AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60621-2834
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionA (DONIGANS) SUB OF 3 ACS S OF & ADJ N 3 ACS OF E 15 ACS OF N 30 ACS OF LT 38 OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 16-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionDONIGANS SUB
Legal Lot Number38
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract834800

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of September 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5937 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2834
Owner TypeCompany
VestingEstate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 8, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 8, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 17, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20269010
Prior Transfer DateJan 24, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000047208
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 8, 2026
Property Address5937 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2834
Document Number0000009010
Instrument DateAug 10, 2026
Instrument20269010
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$757.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate
Address5937 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2834

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$16,000 (+3%) Land $975 Building $15,025$160,000 (+3%) Land $9,750 Building $150,250
2024$3,214.00 (+280.81%)
2023$844.00 (+2.68%)
2022$822.00 (+2.24%)$4,000 (-) Land $1,625 Building $2,375$40,000 (-) Land $16,250 Building $23,750
2021$804.00$4,000 Land $1,625 Building $2,375$40,000 Land $16,250 Building $23,750

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 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 480 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
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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