5142 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5142 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.72 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$410,000 (Jun 2015)
Tax Bill	$650 (2023)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-04-424-036`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-04-424-036`
Alternative APN	`19-04-424-036-0000`

Exterior

Lot Area	3,125 sqft (0.72 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5142 W 47TH ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638
Property Category	Vacant Land
Property Type	Vacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning Code	B2-5
Legal Description	FREDK H (BARTLETTS)(CENTRAL)(CHICAGO) SUB IN & NE OF SE OF SEC 9 SE SEC 04-38-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	BARTLETTS CENTRAL CHICAGO
Legal Block	28
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2021
Census Tract	560200

Owner

5142 W 47th St, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2015.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	4943 W 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2041
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 18, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 17, 2010
Deed Document Number	201545050
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$4,959 Land $4,688 Building $271	$49,590 Land $46,880 Building $2,710
2023	$650.00 (+2.52%)
2022	$634.00 (+2.42%)	$3,083 (-) Land $2,812 Building $271	$30,830 (-) Land $28,120 Building $2,710
2021	$619.00	$3,083 Land $2,812 Building $271	$30,830 Land $28,120 Building $2,710

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5142 W 47th St 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5142 W 47th St 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 699 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20