As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$27,738 (+2.9%)
$71,213 + $82,787
$154,000
2022
$26,944 (+2.3%)
$57,430 + $73,570
$131,000
2021
$26,343 (+9.5%)
$57,430 + $73,570
$131,000
2020
$24,066 (−0.2%)
$45,944 + $62,085
$108,029
2019
$24,116 (+1.7%)
$45,944 + $74,089
$120,033
2018
$23,711 (+15.9%)
$45,944 + $74,089
$120,033
2017
$20,451
$37,903 + $57,097
$95,000
Tax history for 5117 S Ellis Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$27,738 (+2.9%)
$71,213 + $82,787
$154,000
2022
$26,944 (+2.3%)
$57,430 + $73,570
$131,000
2021
$26,343 (+9.5%)
$57,430 + $73,570
$131,000
2020
$24,066 (−0.2%)
$45,944 + $62,085
$108,029
2019
$24,116 (+1.7%)
$45,944 + $74,089
$120,033
2018
$23,711 (+15.9%)
$45,944 + $74,089
$120,033
2017
$20,451
$37,903 + $57,097
$95,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RM-5
Residential Multi-Unit District 5
The RM5 districts are intended to accommodate multi-unit residential buildings. The RM5 district differs from the RM5.5 district only in terms of the maximum building height allowed. Applicable height limits in RM5 generally limit buildings to a maximum of 3.5 to 4 stories structures.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Hospital / medical center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Educational / school
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 10
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Warm Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 18,555
# of Units: 6
# of Stories: 3
Stories Type: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,486
Acres: 0.2637
County Use Description: APARTMENTS 2-6
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 24
Baths: 10.0
Sq. Ft.: 18,555
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 20113030270000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 14, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Reavis Elementary Math & Science Spec School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Kenwood Academy High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chicago, IL • 60615
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.