Cook County property record for 4959 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,154 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,241 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,111 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-09-410-003 |
| Primary APN | 13-09-410-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,154 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,241 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4959 W CARMEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60630-2423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF LTS 1-12 BLK 4 OF L E CRANDALLS FO REST GLEN SUB PT OF EH SEC 09-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | REST GLEN SUB |
| Legal Block | 4,L |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 120400 |
4959 W Carmen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1996.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4959 W CARMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-2423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 9, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000859 |
| 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 | $32,001 Land $14,844 Building $17,157 | $320,010 Land $148,440 Building $171,570 | |
| 2023 | $5,111.00 (-9.94%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,675.00 Homeowner's exemption | $30,999 Land $11,874 Building $19,125 | $309,990 Land $118,740 Building $191,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4959 W Carmen 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 4959 W Carmen 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 983 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 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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