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5255 S Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5255 S Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$215,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$3,964 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-08-310-068

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-08-310-068
Alternative APN
  • 19-08-310-068-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area888 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area888 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5255 S MOBILE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-1313
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(BARTLETT)(HIGHLANDS) SUB OF ER EH OF EH THERE OF SW SEC 08-38-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionBARTLETT HIGHLANDS
Legal Block24
Legal Lot Number24,25
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5010
Census Tract560800

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5255 S MOBILE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1313
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 20, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK
Dec 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 14, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202035199
Prior Transfer DateMar 21, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000019205
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 20, 2020
Property Address5255 S MOBILE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1313
Document Number2029235199
Instrument DateAug 13, 2020
Instrument29235199
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 11, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$215.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address6242 S KOSTNER AVE CHICAGO IL 606295205, CHICAGO, IL 60629-5205

Mortgage

Document Number2029235200
DateOct 20, 2020
Instrument29235200
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueOct 19, 2040

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5255 S MOBILE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1313
Document Number1736215021
Instrument DateDec 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5255 S MOBILE AVE CHICAGO IL 606381313, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1313

Mortgage

Document Number1736215021
DateDec 28, 2017
Instrument36215021
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 27, 2047

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$26,000 (+18.19%) Land $5,250 Building $20,750$260,000 (+18.19%) Land $52,500 Building $207,500
2023$3,964.00 (+3.15%)
2022$3,843.00 (-13.11%)$21,999 (-) Land $4,687 Building $17,312$219,990 (-) Land $46,870 Building $173,120
2021$4,423.00$21,999 Land $4,687 Building $17,312$219,990 Land $46,870 Building $173,120

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.

Flood

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

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 1,100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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