Cook County property record for 5200 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $3,954 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-08-415-070 |
| Primary APN | 19-08-415-070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,375 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5200 S CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-1553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (CRANE) (ARCHER) AVE (HOME) ADD TO (CHICAGO) SUB IN S E SEC 8-38-13 LYING NLY OF CENTER LINE OF ARCHER AVE SEC 08-38-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRANE ARCHER AVE HOME ADD TO CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 560800 |
5200 S Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1994.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5200 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 3, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 3, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199486 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5200 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1553 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0022912040 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2122912040 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5200 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1553 |
| Document Number | 1827106235 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5200 S CENTRAL AVE CHICAGO IL 606381553, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1553 |
| Document Number | 1827106235 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27106235 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 27, 2033 |
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 | $27,000 Land $6,125 Building $20,875 | $270,000 Land $61,250 Building $208,750 | |
| 2023 | $3,954.00 (+3.18%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,832.00 (+1.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,055 (-) Land $5,468 Building $16,587 | $220,550 (-) Land $54,680 Building $165,870 |
| 2021 | $3,765.00 Homeowner's exemption | $22,055 Land $5,468 Building $16,587 | $220,550 Land $54,680 Building $165,870 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5200 S Central Ave 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.
The area around 5200 S Central Ave 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.
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 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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