5516 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5516 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$368,000 (Jul 2006)
Tax Bill$5,098 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-17-200-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-17-200-025
Alternative APN
  • 19-17-200-025-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,292 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,292 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5516 S MASON AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-2703
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionFREDK H (BARTLETTS)(SECOND) ADD TO (GARFIELD) RIDGE S UB OF WH WH NE SEC 17-38-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionBARTLETTS SECOND ADD TO GARFIELD
Legal Block42
Legal Lot Number44
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract561100

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address5516 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2703
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 18, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 11, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200633044
Last Transfer DateApr 13, 2026
Transfer Doc0000008039
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 1, 2026
Property Address5516 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2703
Document Number0000008039
Instrument DateApr 13, 2026
Instrument20268039
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address5516 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2703

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$36,000 (+2%) Land $4,375 Building $31,625$360,000 (+2%) Land $43,750 Building $316,250
2023$5,098.00 (+3.39%)
2022$4,931.00 (+2.15%)$29,999 (-) Land $3,906 Building $26,093$299,990 (-) Land $39,060 Building $260,930
2021$4,827.00$29,999 Land $3,906 Building $26,093$299,990 Land $39,060 Building $260,930

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 1,247 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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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