5134 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5134 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,039 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$142,000 (Aug 2005)
Tax Bill$848 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-07-401-037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-07-401-037
Alternative APN
  • 20-07-401-037-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,039 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1892
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialFrame
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5134 S WOLCOTT AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-5653
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(WHITE) & (COLEMANS) SUB OF BLKS 41-44 IN STONE & WHI TNEYS SUB OF WH OF SE OF SEC 6 & NH & WH SE SEC 07-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionWHITE & COLEMANS
Legal Block41-44
Legal Lot Number38
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract611700

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 October 19, 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 Address1506 S SAWYER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-2120
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 7, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Dec 5, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 29, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 29, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 12, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20055309
Last Transfer DateMay 25, 2021
Transfer Doc0000007475
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 7, 2021
Property Address5134 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5653
Document Number0015807475
Instrument DateMay 25, 2021
Instrument2115807475
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 16, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5134 S WOLCOTT AVE, 5134, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5653

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4749 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-4610

Mortgage

Document Number0015807476
DateJun 7, 2021
Instrument2115807476
Lender
NameCIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJun 1, 2022

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 5, 2018
Property Address5134 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5653
Document Number1833934055
Instrument DateDec 3, 2018
Instrument33934055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5134 S WOLCOTT AVE CHICAGO IL 606095653, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5653

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$9,001 (+125.08%) Land $938 Building $8,063$90,010 (+125.08%) Land $9,380 Building $80,630
2023$848.00 (+2.54%)
2022$827.00 (+2.86%)$3,999 (-) Land $2,031 Building $1,968$39,990 (-) Land $20,310 Building $19,680
2021$804.00$3,999 Land $2,031 Building $1,968$39,990 Land $20,310 Building $19,680

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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