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5237 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5237 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$185,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill$4,455 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Transfer
Feb 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-09-308-015

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-09-308-015
Alternative APN
  • 19-09-308-015-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,040 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5237 S CENTRAL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-1552
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(CRANE)(VIEW)(ARCHER) AVE HOME ADD TO CHICAGO SUB OF PART OF WH WH SEC 09-38-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionCRANE VIEW ARCHER
Legal Block21
Legal Lot Number47
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2015
Census Tract560700

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5241 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1507
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 16, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 4, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201646063
Prior Transfer DateJan 21, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000086400
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 16, 2026
Property Address5237 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552
Document Number0000021021
Instrument DateJul 18, 2026
Instrument202621021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 24, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address5241 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1507

February 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5237 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 21, 2022
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0003546094
DateFeb 4, 2022
Instrument2203546094
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueJan 1, 2037

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$27,001 (+28.58%) Land $3,938 Building $23,063$270,010 (+28.58%) Land $39,380 Building $230,630
2023$4,455.00 (+2.58%)
2022$4,343.00 (+2.87%)$21,000 (-) Land $3,150 Building $17,850$210,000 (-) Land $31,500 Building $178,500
2021$4,222.00$21,000 Land $3,150 Building $17,850$210,000 Land $31,500 Building $178,500

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 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

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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