5216 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5216 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,007 sqft · built 1956
Lot Size	0.092 acres (3,990 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$195,000 (Mar 2010)
Tax Bill	$3,867 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-07-408-036`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-07-408-036`
Alternative APN	`19-07-408-036-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,007 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,007 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1956
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,990 sqft (0.092 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5216 S RUTHERFORD AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-1131
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	BARTLETTS HLNDS 02 ADD/BARTL
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3006
Census Tract	560900

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5216 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1131
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 19, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 19, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201033065
Last Transfer Date	Sep 7, 2016
Transfer Doc	0000029026
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5216 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1131
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 9, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0033025120
Date	Nov 26, 2021
Instrument	2133025120

Lender

Name	CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ANAHEIM, CA 92806

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.5%

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		$26,000 (+20.69%) Land $5,586 Building $20,414	$260,000 (+20.69%) Land $55,860 Building $204,140
2023	$3,867.00 (+3.18%)
2022	$3,748.00 (-5.23%) Homeowner's exemption	$21,542 (-6.34%) Land $4,987 Building $16,555	$215,420 (-6.34%) Land $49,870 Building $165,550
2021	$3,955.00 Homeowner's exemption	$22,999 Land $4,987 Building $18,012	$229,990 Land $49,870 Building $180,120

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

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

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 952 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20