5259 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5259 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Bedrooms6 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2008
Square Footage2,592 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,937 sqft (0.09 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$251,000 (1999)
Tax Bill$4,598.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-09-308-071
Alternative APN
  • 19-09-308-071-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Partial Baths2 Partial Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units2 Units
Building Area2,592 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2008
Architectural StyleMultifamily Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,937 sqft (0.09 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5259 S CENTRAL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-1552
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal DescriptionTHE N HALF OF LOT 37 EXCEPT W 4 FT THEREOF & LOT 38 EXCEPT W 4 FT THER EOF & EXCEPT N 6 FT THEREOF IN B...
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionCRANE VIEW ARCHER AVE HOME
Legal Block21
Legal Lot Number37,38
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2015
Census Tract560700

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 19-09-308-071

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5259 S CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1552
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 03, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 03, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number199931
Prior Transfer DateOct 26, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc0000000031
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$48,000 (+23.08%) Land $4,921 Building $43,079$480,000 (+23.08%) Land $49,210 Building $430,790
2023$4,598.00 (-0.58%)
2022$4,625.00 (+5.64%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$39,000 (-) Land $3,937 Building $35,063$390,000 (-) Land $39,370 Building $350,630
2021$4,378.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$39,000 Land $3,937 Building $35,063$390,000 Land $39,370 Building $350,630

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