5239 N Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5239 N Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,716 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size	0.142 acres (6,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$323,500 (Jun 2016)
Tax Bill	$6,685 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-07-226-045`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-07-226-045`
Alternative APN	`13-07-226-045-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,716 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1927
Effective Year Built	Effective 1929
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,200 sqft (0.142 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5239 N NEWCASTLE AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60656-2038
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Description	WALTER G (MCINTOSHS)(FIRST) ADD TO (NORWOOD) HEIGHTS SUB OF LT 7 IN SUPERIOR COURT PARTITION PT OF NH ALSO NH NW SE SEC 07-40
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	40N
Legal Section	07
Legal Subdivision	MCINTOSHS FIRST ADD TO NORWOOD
Legal Block	8
Legal Lot Number	7
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2014
Census Tract	100600

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	5239 N NEWCASTLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2038
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 23, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 23, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 26, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201645035
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5239 N NEWCASTLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2038
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0027146316
Date	Sep 28, 2021
Instrument	2127146316

Lender

Name	BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10007

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	1.87%

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		$42,000 (+2%) Land $15,500 Building $26,500	$420,000 (+2%) Land $155,000 Building $265,000
2023	$6,685.00 (+2.93%)
2022	$6,495.00 Homeowner's exemption	$35,000 Land $12,400 Building $22,600	$350,000 Land $124,000 Building $226,000

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.

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 1,201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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