Cook County property record for 4937 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,578 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-28-418-008 |
| Primary APN | 13-28-418-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,100 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4937 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60639-1715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 IN BLK 10 IN EDWARD F KENNED YS RESUB E2 SE4 OF SEC28 T40N R13E 3P |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | EDWARD F KENNEDYS RESUBDIVISIO |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 190800 |
4937 W Wrightwood Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4937 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-1715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIME LNDG |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 202047091 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4937 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-1715 |
| Document Number | 2013547091 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13547091 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NATIONWIDE TITLE CLEARING INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $370.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2848 W DIVERSEY AVE #3E CHICAGO IL 606471767, 3E, CHICAGO, IL 60647-1767 |
| Document Number | 2013547092 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13547092 |
| Name | PRIME LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75252 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 13, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4937 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-1715 |
| Document Number | 1725644025 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25644025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 W SUNSET RD MOUNT PROSPECT IL 600564102, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-4102 |
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 | $32,000 Land $5,735 Building $26,265 | $320,000 Land $57,350 Building $262,650 | |
| 2023 | $4,578.00 (+3.08%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,441.00 | $25,000 Land $4,650 Building $20,350 | $250,000 Land $46,500 Building $203,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 4937 W Wrightwood 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 4937 W Wrightwood 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 1,239 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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