5601 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5601 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.112 acres (4,885 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$212,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,964 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-17-209-053`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-17-209-053`
Alternative APN	`19-17-209-053-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,485 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,885 sqft (0.112 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5601 S MASON AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-3604
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Description	FREDK H (BARTLETTS)(SECOND) ADD TO (GARFIELD) RIDGE S UB OF WH WH NE SEC 17-38-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	17
Legal Subdivision	BARTLETTS SECOND ADD TO GARFIELD
Legal Block	44
Legal Lot Number	47,48
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3015
Census Tract	561100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5601 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3604
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 14, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 9, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202025008
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 18, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0000057201
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 14, 2020
Property Address	5601 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3604
Document Number	2022725008
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2020
Instrument	22725008
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 31, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$212.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5601 S MASON AVE CHICAGO IL 606383604, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3604

Mortgage

Document Number	2022725009
Date	Aug 14, 2020
Instrument	22725009

Lender

Name	FEDERAL SVGS BK
Type	Federal Savings Bank
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60607

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 13, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$28,000 (+27.28%) Land $6,839 Building $21,161	$280,000 (+27.28%) Land $68,390 Building $211,610
2023	$3,964.00 (+3.15%)
2022	$3,843.00 (+2.37%)	$21,999 (-) Land $6,106 Building $15,893	$219,990 (-) Land $61,060 Building $158,930
2021	$3,754.00	$21,999 Land $6,106 Building $15,893	$219,990 Land $61,060 Building $158,930

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 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,247 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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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