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4859 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4859 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Detailsbuilt 1941
Lot Size0.69 acres (3,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$282,500 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$550 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-07-210-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-07-210-025
Alternative APN
  • 20-07-210-025-0000

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1941
Lot Area3,000 sqft (0.69 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address4859 S WOLCOTT AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(CHICAGO)(UNIVERSITY) SUB OF SH OF NE & W3/4 OF SH OF NH OF NE & NW OF NW OF NE & SE OF NW OF NH SEC 07-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionCHICAGO UNIVERSITY
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract611400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4859 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202242085
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 22, 2022
Property Address4859 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609
Document Number0023442085
Instrument DateAug 8, 2022
Instrument2223442085
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$282.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address4857 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4172

Mortgage

Document Number0023442086
DateAug 22, 2022
Instrument2223442086
Lender
NameSELF HELP FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate7.12%

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$2,050 (-21.37%) Land $1,800 Building $250$20,500 (-21.37%) Land $18,000 Building $2,500
2023$550.00 (+2.61%)
2022$536.00 (+2.29%)$2,607 (-) Land $2,400 Building $207$26,070 (-) Land $24,000 Building $2,070
2021$524.00$2,607 Land $2,400 Building $207$26,070 Land $24,000 Building $2,070

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

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 968 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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