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5053 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5053 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$25,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$2,526 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Sale
Feb 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-09-124-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-09-124-019
Alternative APN
  • 19-09-124-019-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
1st Floor Area792 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area6,300 sqft (0.145 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5053 S CENTRAL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-1548
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionCRANE VIEW ARCHER A VENUE HOME ADDITION
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionSTICKNEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract820800

Owner

5053 S Central Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2022.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 29, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5055 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1548
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 15, 2022Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Feb 5, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 15, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 15, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202242013
Prior Transfer DateOct 11, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000008155
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 15, 2022
Property Address5053 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1548
Document Number0031942013
Instrument DateOct 31, 2022
Instrument2231942013
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$25.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5055 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1548

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 5, 2018
Property Address5053 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1548
Document Number1803608155
Instrument DateOct 11, 2017
Instrument3608155
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address5053 S CENTRAL AVE CHICAGO IL 606381548, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1548

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionStickney Township
Secondary School DistrictReavis Township High School District 220 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictCentral Stickney School District 110 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,985 Land $5,985$59,850 Land $59,850
2023$2,526.00 (+73.49%)
2022$1,456.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$11,264 Land $5,197 Building $6,067$112,640 Land $51,970 Building $60,670

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5053 S Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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.

Wildfire

The area around 5053 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 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 SystemSTICKNEY
serves 6,902 people · EPA ID IL0313000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2025
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting5
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 918 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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