Cook County property record for 5231 S Massasoit Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,138 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,274 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-08-413-105 |
| Primary APN | 19-08-413-105 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,138 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,125 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5231 S MASSASOIT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRANE ARCHER AVE HOME ADD |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36,35 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 560800 |
5231 S Massasoit Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5231 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5231 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1507 |
| Document Number | 0016547015 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2116547015 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5231 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1507 |
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 | $25,121 Land $5,775 Building $19,346 | $251,210 Land $57,750 Building $193,460 | |
| 2023 | $3,274.00 (-5.48%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,464.00 (-12.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,999 (-) Land $5,156 Building $17,843 | $229,990 (-) Land $51,560 Building $178,430 |
| 2021 | $3,955.00 Homeowner's exemption | $22,999 Land $5,156 Building $17,843 | $229,990 Land $51,560 Building $178,430 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5231 S Massasoit 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.
The area around 5231 S Massasoit 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 982 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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