Cook County property record for 5939 N Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,616 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $179,500 (Oct 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $7,603 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-01-407-007 |
| Primary APN | 13-01-407-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,616 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,720 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 5939 N ARTESIAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60659-5034 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | W F (KAISER) & (COMPANYS)(ARCADIA) TERRACE SUB IN NW SE SEC 01-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | KAISER & COMPANYS ARCADIA |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 20801 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5939 N ARTESIAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659-5034 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1994586 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 30, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000604 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,000 (+16.66%) Land $13,764 Building $35,236 | $490,000 (+16.66%) Land $137,640 Building $352,360 | |
| 2023 | $7,603.00 (+3.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,372.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $42,003 Land $11,163 Building $30,840 | $420,030 Land $111,630 Building $308,400 |
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.
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 Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1982 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 730 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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