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5259 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5259 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details13,011 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size0.506 acres (22,061 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$850,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$54,520 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Mortgage
Nov 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-08-308-043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-08-308-043
Alternative APN
  • 20-08-308-043-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area13,011 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Lot Area22,061 sqft (0.506 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address5259 S ASHLAND AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodeC1-2
Legal Description(TAYLORS) SUB OF SW NW SW SEC 08-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionTAYLORS SUB
Legal Lot Number17,18
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract611900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

5259 S Ashland Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2019.

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2207 ORCHARD LAKE RD, SYLVAN LAKE, MI 48320-1786
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 22, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
DFCU FINANCIAL
Nov 5, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 5, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 5, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 31, 2014
Deed Document Number201941054
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5259 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2207 ORCHARD LAKE RD, SYLVAN LAKE, MI 48320-1786

Mortgage

Document Number0032633043
DateNov 22, 2023
Instrument2332633043
Lender
NameDFCU FINANCIAL
TypeCredit Union
AddressDEARBORN, MI 48126
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueNov 17, 2028

November 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 5, 2019
Property Address5259 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609
Document Number1930941054
Instrument DateOct 30, 2019
Instrument30941054
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$850.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5259 S ASHLAND AVE CHICAGO IL 60609, CHICAGO, IL 60609

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$271,371 Land $49,637 Building $221,734$1,085,484 Land $198,548 Building $886,936
2024$54,520.00 (-10.01%)
2023$60,585.00 (+2.58%)
2022$59,061.00 (+2.28%)$287,147 (-) Land $49,637 Building $237,510$1,148,588 (-) Land $198,548 Building $950,040
2021$57,742.00$287,147 Land $49,637 Building $237,510$1,148,588 Land $198,548 Building $950,040

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

FEMA maps place 5259 S Ashland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 5259 S Ashland 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 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 711 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon.

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