Cook County property record for 5208 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
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| Details | 2 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,455 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $60,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $611 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-08-410-044 |
| Primary APN | 20-08-410-044 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,455 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Street Address | 5208 S CARPENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEXTERS PARK |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 612000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sherman Park listed 1990 · 8 contributing resources · NRIS 90000745 |
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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 29, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5208 S CARPENTER ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200541169 |
| 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 | $1,337 (-53.82%) Land $1,337 | $13,370 (-53.82%) Land $13,370 | |
| 2023 | $611.00 (+2.69%) | ||
| 2022 | $595.00 (+2.23%) | $2,895 (-) Land $2,895 | $28,950 (-) Land $28,950 |
| 2021 | $582.00 | $2,895 Land $2,895 | $28,950 Land $28,950 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 |
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| 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 694 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 DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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