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5233 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5233 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Detailsbuilt 1904
Lot Size0.72 acres (3,150 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$105,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$688 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2022 Transfer
Sep 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-09-308-014

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-09-308-014
Alternative APN
  • 19-09-308-014-0000

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1904
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1904
Lot Area3,150 sqft (0.72 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address5233 S CENTRAL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionCRANE VIEW ARCHER AVE HM AD
Legal Block21
Legal Lot Number48
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract560700

Owner

5233 S Central Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5231 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 3, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Sep 10, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 10, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202021004
Last Transfer DateAug 26, 2022
Transfer Doc0000015030
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 3, 2022
Property Address5233 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638
Document Number0027615030
Map ReferenceDOC 2383034
Instrument DateSep 30, 2022
Instrument2227615030
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5231 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5231 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 10, 2020
Property Address5233 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638
Document Number2025421004
Instrument DateJul 15, 2020
Instrument25421004
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2020
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$105.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5233 S CENTRAL AVE CHICAGO IL 60638, CHICAGO, IL 60638

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,071 Land $3,938 Building $133$40,710 Land $39,380 Building $1,330
2023$688.00 (+2.69%)
2022$670.00 (+2.29%)$3,260 (-) Land $3,150 Building $110$32,600 (-) Land $31,500 Building $1,100
2021$655.00$3,260 Land $3,150 Building $110$32,600 Land $31,500 Building $1,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5233 S Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5233 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 982 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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