5209 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5209 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.098 acres (4,284 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$305,500 (Dec 2019)
Tax Bill	$4,600 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-09-308-062`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-09-308-062`
Alternative APN	`19-09-308-062-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,624 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Multi-Level
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,284 sqft (0.098 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5209 S CENTRAL AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-1552
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	09
Legal Subdivision	CRANE VIEW ARCHER AVE HM AD
Legal Block	21
Legal Lot Number	58,59
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	560700

Owner

5209 S Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2019.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5209 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 4, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Jan 23, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 23, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201949090
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 13, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000049090
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 4, 2019
Property Address	5209 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552
Document Number	1933849090
Instrument Date	Nov 13, 2019
Instrument	33849090
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 19, 2019
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$305.50
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5209 S CENTRAL AVE CHICAGO IL 606381552, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552

Mortgage

Document Number	1933849091
Date	Dec 4, 2019
Instrument	33849091

Lender

Name	JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240-2050

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 3, 2049

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jan 23, 2018
Property Address	5209 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552
Document Number	1802346175
Instrument Date	Jan 18, 2018
Instrument	2346175
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 31, 2018
Title Company	GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$217.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5209 S CENTRAL AVE CHICAGO IL 606381552, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552

Mortgage

Document Number	1802346176
Date	Jan 23, 2018
Instrument	2346176

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	LOMBARD, IL 60148

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 22, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$32,000 Land $5,355 Building $26,645	$320,000 Land $53,550 Building $266,450
2023	$4,600.00 (+3.07%)
2022	$4,463.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption	$25,000 (-) Land $4,284 Building $20,716	$250,000 (-) Land $42,840 Building $207,160
2021	$4,357.00 Homeowner's exemption	$25,000 Land $4,284 Building $20,716	$250,000 Land $42,840 Building $207,160

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5209 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5209 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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