Cook County property record for 5159 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 950 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $711 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-09-302-023 |
| Primary APN | 20-09-302-023 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 950 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5159 S UNION AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-5234 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (PROVIDENT)(HOMESTEAD) ASSOCIATION SUB OF NH NW SW SEC 09-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | PROVIDENT HOMESTEAD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 843800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5159 S UNION AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5234 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 6, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200180967 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $11,000 (+1%) Land $900 Building $10,100 | $110,000 (+1%) Land $9,000 Building $101,000 | |
| 2023 | $711.00 (+9.55%) | ||
| 2022 | $649.00 (-3.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $10,000 (-) Land $1,950 Building $8,050 | $100,000 (-) Land $19,500 Building $80,500 |
| 2021 | $671.00 Homeowner's exemption | $10,000 Land $1,950 Building $8,050 | $100,000 Land $19,500 Building $80,500 |
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 |
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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 273 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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