5159 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5159 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.096 acres (4,158 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$217,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,455 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Mortgage Oct 2022 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-09-300-077`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-09-300-077`
Alternative APN	`19-09-300-077-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,056 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,056 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,158 sqft (0.096 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-1550
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	09
Legal Subdivision	CRANE VIEW ARCHER AVE HM ADD
Legal Block	20
Legal Lot Number	26,25
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2014
Census Tract	560700

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of July 16, 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	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 8, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Oct 20, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOANCARE LLC
Oct 4, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Mar 7, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOANCARE LLC
Sep 24, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage OUTAMATION INC
May 9, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer STEARNS LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 9, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20186158
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 21, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000044017
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 8, 2026
Property Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550
Document Number	0000020111
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2026
Instrument	202620111
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 16, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020111,
Date	Jul 8, 2026
Instrument	202620111

Lender

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	479 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2066

Interest

Rate	6.51%
Max Rate	-1%

October 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0029349148
Date	Oct 20, 2022
Instrument	2229349148

Lender

Name	LOANCARE LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	308 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550

Mortgage

Document Number	0027749060
Date	Oct 4, 2023
Instrument	2327749060

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	296 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026
Title Company	SERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5159S S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550

Mortgage

Document Number	0006707026
Date	Mar 7, 2024
Instrument	2406707026

Lender

Name	LOANCARE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23453

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	291 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

September 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550

Mortgage

Document Number	0026824031
Date	Sep 24, 2024
Instrument	2426824031

Lender

Name	OUTAMATION INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	285 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	May 9, 2018
Property Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550
Document Number	1812906158
Instrument Date	May 4, 2018
Instrument	12906158
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 22, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$217.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5159 S CENTRAL AVE CHICAGO IL 606381550, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1550

Mortgage

Document Number	1812906159
Date	May 9, 2018
Instrument	12906159

Lender

Name	STEARNS LNDG
Address	SANTA ANA, CA 92707-8788

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 8, 2048

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		$26,001 (+23.81%) Land $5,198 Building $20,803	$260,010 (+23.81%) Land $51,980 Building $208,030
2023	$4,455.00 (+2.58%)
2022	$4,343.00 (+2.87%)	$21,000 (-) Land $4,158 Building $16,842	$210,000 (-) Land $41,580 Building $168,420
2021	$4,222.00	$21,000 Land $4,158 Building $16,842	$210,000 Land $41,580 Building $168,420

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

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

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 918 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 / 250
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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