Cook County property record for 5259 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
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| Details | 2 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $414 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-07-413-024 |
| Primary APN | 20-07-413-024 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.69 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5259 S HERMITAGE AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-5724 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (ORVIS) SUB OF NE SE SEC 07-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORVIS SUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 611800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5255 S HERMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5724 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 9, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997976 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 3, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000976 |
| 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 | $900 (-53.85%) Land $900 | $9,000 (-53.85%) Land $9,000 | |
| 2023 | $414.00 (+2.73%) | ||
| 2022 | $403.00 (+2.81%) | $1,950 (-) Land $1,950 | $19,500 (-) Land $19,500 |
| 2021 | $392.00 | $1,950 Land $1,950 | $19,500 Land $19,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 711 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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