5815 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5815 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.109 acres (4,725 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$210,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$3,964 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jun 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-18-225-060

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-18-225-060
Alternative APN
  • 19-18-225-060-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area912 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area912 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,725 sqft (0.109 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address5815 S RUTHERFORD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-3238
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal DescriptionFREDK H (BARTLETTS)(FIFTH) ADD TO (BARTLETT) HIGHLAND S SUB OF WH NE SEC 18-38-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionBARTLETTS FIFTH ADD TO BARTLETT
Legal Block70
Legal Lot Number42,43
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3018
Census Tract561000

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5815 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3238
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 16, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Jun 21, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 5, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202021068
Prior Transfer DateMay 16, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000019026
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 16, 2020
Property Address5815 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3238
Document Number2026021068
Instrument DateJul 22, 2020
Instrument26021068
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$210.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5263 8 MEVICKER AVE CHICAGO IL 60638, CHICAGO, IL 60638

Mortgage

Document Number2026021069
DateSep 16, 2020
Instrument26021069
Lender
NameNEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueSep 15, 2040
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 21, 2017
Property Address5815 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3238
Document Number1717219026
Instrument DateMay 16, 2017
Instrument17219026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address5815 S RUTHERFORD AVE CHICAGO IL 606383238, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3238

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$27,000 (+22.73%) Land $6,615 Building $20,385$270,000 (+22.73%) Land $66,150 Building $203,850
2023$3,964.00 (+3.15%)
2022$3,843.00 (+2.37%) Homeowner's exemption$21,999 (-) Land $5,906 Building $16,093$219,990 (-) Land $59,060 Building $160,930
2021$3,754.00 Homeowner's exemption$21,999 Land $5,906 Building $16,093$219,990 Land $59,060 Building $160,930

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 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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