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5206 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5206 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$88,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$665 (2022)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-07-409-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-07-409-026
Alternative APN
  • 20-07-409-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area600 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1893
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5206 S WOLCOTT AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-5644
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(WHITE) & (COLEMANS) SUB OF BLKS 41-44 IN STONE & WHI TNEYS SUB OF WH OF SE OF SEC 6 & NH & WH SE SEC 07-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionWHITE & COLEMANS
Legal Block41-44
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract611700

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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5206 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5644
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 25, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 2, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202125218
Prior Transfer DateOct 17, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000986
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 25, 2021
Property Address5206 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5644
Document Number0014525218
Instrument DateMay 3, 2021
Instrument2114525218
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$88.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1421 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-3003

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$5,601 (+74.05%) Land $938 Building $4,663$56,010 (+74.05%) Land $9,380 Building $46,630
2022$665.00 (+2.78%)$3,218 (-) Land $2,031 Building $1,187$32,180 (-) Land $20,310 Building $11,870
2021$647.00$3,218 Land $2,031 Building $1,187$32,180 Land $20,310 Building $11,870

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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 968 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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