5818 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5818 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,090 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$260,000 (Apr 2004)
Tax Bill$4,176 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-18-224-049

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-18-224-049
Alternative APN
  • 19-18-224-049-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,090 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,090 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1969
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5818 S RUTHERFORD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-3239
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 Block71
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3019
Census Tract561000

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5818 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 4, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESIDE FIN'L
Sep 26, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESIDE FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 20, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 20, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 17, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200426100
Last Transfer DateSep 5, 2019
Transfer Doc0000049011
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5818 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239
Document Number2029539238
Instrument DateSep 4, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2020
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5818 S RUTHERFORD AVE CHICAGO IL 606383239, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239

Mortgage

Document Number2029539238
DateOct 21, 2020
Instrument29539238
Lender
NameHOMESIDE FIN'L
AddressCOLUMBIA, MD 21044
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 20, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.75%

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 26, 2019
Property Address5818 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239
Document Number1926949011
Instrument DateSep 5, 2019
Instrument26949011
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 3, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5818 S RUTHERFORD AVE CHICAGO IL 606383239, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239

Mortgage

Document Number1926949012
DateSep 26, 2019
Instrument26949012
Lender
NameHOMESIDE FIN'L
AddressCOLUMBIA, MD 21044
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 25, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

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$25,425 (+10.55%) Land $4,410 Building $21,015$254,250 (+10.55%) Land $44,100 Building $210,150
2023$4,176.00 (+3.14%)
2022$4,049.00 (+2.38%) Homeowner's exemption$22,999 (-) Land $3,937 Building $19,062$229,990 (-) Land $39,370 Building $190,620
2021$3,955.00 Homeowner's exemption$22,999 Land $3,937 Building $19,062$229,990 Land $39,370 Building $190,620

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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