5250 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5250 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size	0.078 acres (3,388 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$355,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,207 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-08-415-072`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-08-415-072`
Alternative APN	`19-08-415-072-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	880 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	880 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1914
Effective Year Built	Effective 1916
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,388 sqft (0.078 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5250 S CENTRAL AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-1553
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	08
Legal Subdivision	INCRANE ARCHER AVE ADD
Legal Block	16
Legal Lot Number	21,22
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	560800

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 24, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5250 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1553
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 11, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TOWNE MORTGAGE CO
Jun 29, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 11, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 11, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 9, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202618008
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 14, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0000025011
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Feb 11, 2026
Property Address	5250 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1553
Document Number	0004218008
Instrument Date	Feb 7, 2026
Instrument	2604218008
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 6, 2026
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$355.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5250 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1553

Mortgage

Document Number	0004218009
Date	Feb 11, 2026
Instrument	2604218009

Lender

Name	TOWNE MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	7.12%

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2022
Property Address	5250 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1553
Document Number	0018025011
Instrument Date	Jun 14, 2022
Instrument	2218025011
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5250 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1553

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$25,000 (+47.06%) Land $4,743 Building $20,257	$250,000 (+47.06%) Land $47,430 Building $202,570
2023	$1,207.00 (-45.87%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$17,000 (-) Land $4,235 Building $12,765	$170,000 (-) Land $42,350 Building $127,650
2022	$2,230.00 (+93.07%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$17,000 (-) Land $4,235 Building $12,765	$170,000 (-) Land $42,350 Building $127,650
2021	$1,155.00	$17,000 Land $4,235 Building $12,765	$170,000 Land $42,350 Building $127,650

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

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 982 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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