Cook County property record for 4938 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $885 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-08-201-013 |
| Primary APN | 19-08-201-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Street Address | 4938 S CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STICKNEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3053 |
| Census Tract | 820800 |
4938 S Central Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 LINCOLN CTR, 4, OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181-4204 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Stickney Township |
| Secondary School District | Reavis Township High School District 220 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Central Stickney School District 110 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,689 Land $2,342 Building $1,347 | $14,756 Land $9,368 Building $5,388 | |
| 2023 | $885.00 (-14.66%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,037.00 | $3,688 Land $2,341 Building $1,347 | $14,752 Land $9,364 Building $5,388 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4938 S Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.
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 Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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.
The area around 4938 S Central 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 918 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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