5237 S Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,291 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$405,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$4,243 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-09-312-013`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-09-312-013`
Alternative APN	`19-09-312-013-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,291 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5237 S LONG AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-1627
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	09
Legal Subdivision	ARCHER AVE ADD/HETZELS
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	36
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2023
Census Tract	560700

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 24, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5237 S LONG AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1627
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 6, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202611007
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 16, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc	0000033035
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jun 9, 2026
Property Address	5237 S LONG AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1627
Document Number	0000011007
Instrument Date	May 21, 2026
Instrument	202611007
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 17, 2026
Title Company	CITYWIDE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$61,357.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5237 S LONG AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1627

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011008,
Date	Jun 9, 2026
Instrument	202616011008

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOODLOANS INC

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.88%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000011009,
Date	Jun 9, 2026
Instrument	202616011009

Lender

Name	ILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	30 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2056

Interest

Rate	6.23%
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$27,001 (+35.01%) Land $4,688 Building $22,313	$270,010 (+35.01%) Land $46,880 Building $223,130
2023	$4,243.00 (+2.56%)
2022	$4,137.00 (+2.88%)	$20,000 (-) Land $3,750 Building $16,250	$200,000 (-) Land $37,500 Building $162,500
2021	$4,021.00	$20,000 Land $3,750 Building $16,250	$200,000 Land $37,500 Building $162,500

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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