Cook County property record for 5245 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 756 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $781 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-07-410-018 |
| Primary APN | 20-07-410-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 756 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5245 S WOLCOTT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-5645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE & COLEMANS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 611700 |
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.
5245 S Wolcott Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2011.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5245 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201140044 |
| 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 | $8,201 Land $938 Building $7,263 | $82,010 Land $9,380 Building $72,630 | |
| 2023 | $781.00 (+5.54%) | ||
| 2022 | $740.00 (+0.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $6,999 (-) Land $2,031 Building $4,968 | $69,990 (-) Land $20,310 Building $49,680 |
| 2021 | $737.00 Homeowner's exemption | $6,999 Land $2,031 Building $4,968 | $69,990 Land $20,310 Building $49,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5245 S Wolcott Ave 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 5245 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 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 968 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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