5145 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5145 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$80,000 (Jun 2005)
Tax Bill$633 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-08-305-022

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-08-305-022
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-305-022-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area900 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area900 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address5145 S ADA ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-5920
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal DescriptionJ D (BREZES) SUB OF NW NE SW SEC 08-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionBREZES SUB
Legal Lot Number179
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract611900

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

5145 S Ada St is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2005.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address917 PARK DR, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160-2230
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 17, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 17, 2005 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 4, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200541205
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$6,801 Land $938 Building $5,863$68,010 Land $9,380 Building $58,630
2023$633.00 (+2.76%)
2022$616.00 (+2.33%)$2,998 (-) Land $1,946 Building $1,052$29,980 (-) Land $19,460 Building $10,520
2021$602.00$2,998 Land $1,946 Building $1,052$29,980 Land $19,460 Building $10,520

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 5145 S Ada St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 5145 S Ada 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 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 711 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon.

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