Cook County property record for 5159 S Meade Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,853 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,990 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,886 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-08-306-017 |
| Primary APN | 19-08-306-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,853 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,990 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5159 S MEADE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARTLETT HLNDS/8TH ADD/F H BAR |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 560800 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5159 S MEADE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1426 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20052315 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,000 (+41.38%) Land $5,586 Building $35,414 | $410,000 (+41.38%) Land $55,860 Building $354,140 | |
| 2023 | $4,886.00 (+3.43%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,724.00 (+2.14%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $28,999 (-) Land $4,987 Building $24,012 | $289,990 (-) Land $49,870 Building $240,120 |
| 2021 | $4,625.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $28,999 Land $4,987 Building $24,012 | $289,990 Land $49,870 Building $240,120 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,100 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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