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5237 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5237 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60632

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 935 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,687 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$215,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$2,128 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-11-314-054

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-11-314-054
Alternative APN
  • 19-11-314-054-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area935 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area935 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area4,687 sqft (0.108 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5237 S RIDGEWAY AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60632-3742
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionELSDON JOHN G EARLES SUBDIVISION
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract620100

Owner

5237 S Ridgeway Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5240 S LAWNDALE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632-3735
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants in Common

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202345123
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeExecutor's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 16, 2023
Property Address5237 S RIDGEWAY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632-3742
Document Number0007545123
Instrument DateMar 9, 2023
Instrument2307545123
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$215.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5237 S RIDGEWAY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632-3742

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$19,000 Land $3,750 Building $15,250$190,000 Land $37,500 Building $152,500
2023$2,128.00 (+4.52%)
2022$2,036.00$16,000 (-) Land $4,687 Building $11,313$160,000 (-) Land $46,870 Building $113,130
2021Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$16,000 Land $4,687 Building $11,313$160,000 Land $46,870 Building $113,130

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

FEMA maps place 5237 S Ridgeway 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 5237 S Ridgeway 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 900 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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