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5240 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5240 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 660 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$667 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-07-409-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-07-409-040
Alternative APN
  • 20-07-409-040-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area660 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area660 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5240 S WOLCOTT AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-5644
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(WHITE) & (COLEMANS) SUB OF BLKS 41-44 IN STONE & WHI TNEYS SUB OF WH OF SE OF SEC 6 & NH & WH SE SEC 07-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionWHITE & COLEMANS
Legal Block41-44
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract611700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

5240 S Wolcott Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2007.

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5240 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5644
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2007
Deed SaleAug 9, 2007
Prior SaleFeb 18, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200739003
Prior Transfer DateJun 18, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000000078
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$6,801 Land $938 Building $5,863$68,010 Land $9,380 Building $58,630
2023$667.00 (+2.62%)
2022$650.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$3,143 (-) Land $2,031 Building $1,112$31,430 (-) Land $20,310 Building $11,120
2021Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$3,143 Land $2,031 Building $1,112$31,430 Land $20,310 Building $11,120

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5240 S Wolcott 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 5240 S Wolcott 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 968 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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