Cook County property record for 5239 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 630 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $660 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-08-413-015 |
| Primary APN | 20-08-413-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 630 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5239 S SANGAMON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-6141 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | J P (NEILLS) SUB OF 5 ACS S OF & ADJ N 31 ACS OF EH S E SEC 08-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEILLS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 612100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5239 S Sangamon St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6714 S PEORIA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621-1822 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 202315018 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Public Action |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5239 S SANGAMON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6141 |
| Document Number | 0009515018 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2309515018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6714 S PEORIA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621-1822 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,800 Land $900 Building $4,900 | $58,000 Land $9,000 Building $49,000 | |
| 2023 | $660.00 (+2.64%) | ||
| 2022 | $643.00 (+2.39%) | $3,127 (-) Land $1,950 Building $1,177 | $31,270 (-) Land $19,500 Building $11,770 |
| 2021 | $628.00 | $3,127 Land $1,950 Building $1,177 | $31,270 Land $19,500 Building $11,770 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5239 S Sangamon St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5239 S Sangamon St 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 694 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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