Cook County property record for 5259 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.082 acres (3,591 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,403 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-07-409-032 |
| Primary APN | 19-07-409-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,591 sqft (0.082 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5259 S RUTHERFORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-1130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | FREDK H BARTLETTS (SECOND) ADD TO (BARTLETT)(HIGHLAND S) SUB OF WH SE SEC 07-38-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECOND ADD TO BARTLETT |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 560900 |
5259 S Rutherford Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2006.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5259 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1130 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 3, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046201 |
| 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 | $25,000 Land $5,027 Building $19,973 | $250,000 Land $50,270 Building $199,730 | |
| 2023 | $1,403.00 (-0.57%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,411.00 (+5.69%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $23,999 (-) Land $4,488 Building $19,511 | $239,990 (-) Land $44,880 Building $195,110 |
| 2021 | $1,335.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $23,999 Land $4,488 Building $19,511 | $239,990 Land $44,880 Building $195,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5259 S Rutherford Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5259 S Rutherford 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 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.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 952 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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