Cook County property record for 5221 N Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,069 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,365 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-07-228-010 |
| Primary APN | 13-07-228-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,069 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,720 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5221 N RUTHERFORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-2141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALTER G (MCINTOSHS)(FIRST) ADD TO (NORWOOD) HEIGHTS SUB OF LT 7 IN SUPERIOR COURT PARTITION PT OF NH ALSO NH NW SE SEC 07-40 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSHS FIRST ADD TO NORWOOD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 13-07-228-010
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5221 N RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2141 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201550003 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017069 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,000 (+37.48%) Land $9,300 Building $23,700 | $330,000 (+37.48%) Land $93,000 Building $237,000 | |
| 2023 | $4,365.00 (+3.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,233.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,003 Land $7,443 Building $16,560 | $240,030 Land $74,430 Building $165,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,201 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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