Cook County property record for 5249 S Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,465 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,092 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,618 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-09-311-019 |
| Primary APN | 19-09-311-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,465 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,465 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,092 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5249 S LOTUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-1631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (CRANE)(VIEW)(ARCHER) AVE HOME ADD TO CHICAGO SUB OF PART OF WH WH SEC 09-38-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRANE VIEW ARCHER |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 29,30 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 560700 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5249 S LOTUS AVE, A, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1631 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $19,477 (+39.12%) Land $7,615 Building $11,862 | $194,770 (+39.12%) Land $76,150 Building $118,620 | |
| 2023 | $2,618.00 (+2.99%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,542.00 (+2.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $14,000 (-) Land $6,092 Building $7,908 | $140,000 (-) Land $60,920 Building $79,080 |
| 2021 | $2,480.00 Homeowner's exemption | $14,000 Land $6,092 Building $7,908 | $140,000 Land $60,920 Building $79,080 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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