5657 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5657 S Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$360,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,879 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-17-209-023`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-17-209-023`
Alternative APN	`19-17-209-023-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,040 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1961
Effective Year Built	Effective 1963
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5657 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	26
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	5657 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3604
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 25, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI FEDERAL SVGS BK
Jan 16, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 25, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202040117
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 29, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000798
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 25, 2020
Property Address	5657 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3604
Document Number	2023840117
Instrument Date	Jul 31, 2020
Instrument	23840117
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 10, 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	$360.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5657 S MASON AVE CHICAGO IL 606383604, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3604

Mortgage

Document Number	2023840116
Date	Aug 25, 2020
Instrument	23840116

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 24, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.37%

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jan 16, 2020
Property Address	5657 S MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3604
Document Number	2001616024
Instrument Date	Jan 14, 2020
Instrument	1616024
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 30, 2020
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$181.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	9111 W 126TH ST PALOS PARK IL 604641745, PALOS PARK, IL 60464-1745

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		$33,000 (+43.48%) Land $4,375 Building $28,625	$330,000 (+43.48%) Land $43,750 Building $286,250
2023	$4,879.00 (+2.56%)
2022	$4,757.00 (+2.88%)	$22,999 (-) Land $3,906 Building $19,093	$229,990 (-) Land $39,060 Building $190,930
2021	$4,624.00	$22,999 Land $3,906 Building $19,093	$229,990 Land $39,060 Building $190,930

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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