5237 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size	0.106 acres (4,625 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$195,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,176 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Mortgage Oct 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-08-409-128`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-08-409-128`
Alternative APN	`19-08-409-128-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,152 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1945
Effective Year Built	Effective 1947
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,625 sqft (0.106 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5237 S MASON AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-1403
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 HM ADD/CHI
Legal Block	10
Legal Lot Number	33,34
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	560800

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5237 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1403
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 7, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Oct 13, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Nov 5, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LEADERONE FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 5, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201855070
Last Transfer Date	Jun 6, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000019030
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5237 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1403
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 4, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000706221
Date	Jan 7, 2022
Instrument	2200706221

Lender

Name	AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.75%

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2021
Property Address	5237 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1403
Document Number	0028619030
Instrument Date	Jun 6, 2021
Instrument	2128619030
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 26, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5237 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1403

Mortgage

Document Number	0028619031
Date	Oct 13, 2021
Instrument	2128619031

Lender

Name	AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	345 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.62%

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Nov 5, 2018
Property Address	5237 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1403
Document Number	1830955070
Instrument Date	Nov 2, 2018
Instrument	30955070
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 13, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$195.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5237 S MASON AVE CHICAGO IL 606381403, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1403

Mortgage

Document Number	1830955071
Date	Nov 5, 2018
Instrument	30955071

Lender

Name	LEADERONE FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 4, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.62%

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		$28,000 (+21.74%) Land $6,475 Building $21,525	$280,000 (+21.74%) Land $64,750 Building $215,250
2023	$4,176.00 (+3.14%)
2022	$4,049.00 (+2.38%) Homeowner's exemption	$22,999 (-) Land $5,781 Building $17,218	$229,990 (-) Land $57,810 Building $172,180
2021	$3,955.00 Homeowner's exemption	$22,999 Land $5,781 Building $17,218	$229,990 Land $57,810 Building $172,180

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 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 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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