Cook County property record for 5237 N Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,118 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $211,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,184 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-08-219-008 |
| Primary APN | 13-08-219-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,118 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,118 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,720 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5237 N AUSTIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60630-1117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | GLADSTONE GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 110400 |
5237 N Austin Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5237 N AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-1117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit CRYSTAL LAKE BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201746259 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046105 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5237 N AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-1117 |
| Document Number | 1726946259 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26946259 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SOLUTIONS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $211.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4835 W BELLE PLAINE AVE #303 CHICAGO IL 606411854, 303, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1854 |
| Document Number | 1726946260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 26946260 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5237 N AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-1117 |
| Document Number | 1725144052 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25144052 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 36W995 RED GATE RD ST CHARLES IL 601756223, ST CHARLES, IL 60175-6223 |
| Document Number | 1725144053 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 25144053 |
| Name | CRYSTAL LAKE BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $31,041 Land $11,532 Building $19,509 | $310,410 Land $115,320 Building $195,090 | |
| 2023 | $5,184.00 (-8.67%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,676.00 (+1.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $31,003 (-) Land $9,303 Building $21,700 | $310,030 (-) Land $93,030 Building $217,000 |
| 2021 | $5,568.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,003 Land $9,303 Building $21,700 | $310,030 Land $93,030 Building $217,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5237 N Austin Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5237 N Austin 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.
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 909 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 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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