Cook County property record for 5245 N Newcastle Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,902 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $117,333 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $8,133 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-07-226-049 |
| Primary APN | 13-07-226-049 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,902 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,580 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5245 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 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5245 N NEWCASTLE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-2038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997724 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $47,996 (+14.65%) Land $13,950 Building $34,046 | $479,960 (+14.65%) Land $139,500 Building $340,460 | |
| 2023 | $8,133.00 (+2.87%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,906.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,863 Land $11,165 Building $30,698 | $418,630 Land $111,650 Building $306,980 |
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.
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.
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.
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 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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