Cook County property record for 5738 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
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| Details | 880 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,633 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $510 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-18-217-034 |
| Primary APN | 20-18-217-034 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,633 sqft (0.083 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5738 S WOLCOTT AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60636-1637 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | RESUBDIVISION BLKS3-6 11&12 RESUB B LKS1-8 W2NE4 S18 T38N R14E 3P |
| Legal Subdivision | LYONS |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 670400 |
5738 S Wolcott Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5742 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1637 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019023 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5738 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1637 |
| Document Number | 2036319023 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 36319023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5742 S WOLCOTT AVE CHICAGO IL 606361637, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1637 |
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 | $1,115 Land $1,115 | $11,150 Land $11,150 | |
| 2023 | $510.00 (+2.82%) | ||
| 2022 | $496.00 | $2,416 Land $2,416 | $24,160 Land $24,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5738 S Wolcott Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5738 S Wolcott 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 |
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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 |
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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 944 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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