5838 N Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60646 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5838 N Mason Ave, Chicago, IL 60646

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.099 acres (4,322 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$199,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$5,067 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Mortgage
Feb 2018 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-05-408-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-05-408-028
Alternative APN
  • 13-05-408-028-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area850 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area850 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,322 sqft (0.099 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5838 N MASON AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60646-5408
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(HARVEY) (HILL) & (COMPANYS) SUB OF WH SE SEC 05-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionHARVEY HILL & COMPANYS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number34-36
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4007
Census Tract110100

Owner

5838 N Mason Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2020.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5838 N MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5408
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 11, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
C&R MTG
Feb 23, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
C&R MTG
Feb 3, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
TOWNE MTG
Jan 13, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201745071
Last Transfer DateMar 5, 2020
Transfer Doc0000006148
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 11, 2020
Property Address5838 N MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5408
Document Number2007106148
Instrument DateMar 5, 2020
Instrument7106148
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2020
Title CompanyEXECUTIVE LAND TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5838 N MASON AVE CHICAGO IL 606465408, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5408

Mortgage

Document Number2007106149
DateMar 11, 2020
Instrument7106149
Lender
NameC&R MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNILES, IL 60714
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 10, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4%

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5838 N MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5408
Document Number1806149108
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2018
Title CompanyEXECUTIVE LAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5838 N MASON AVE CHICAGO IL 606465408, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5408

Mortgage

Document Number1806149108
DateMar 2, 2018
Instrument6149108
Lender
NameC&R MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNILES, IL 60714
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.87%

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 3, 2017
Property Address5838 N MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5408
Document Number1703445071
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2017
Instrument3445071
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2017
Title CompanyEXECUTIVE LAND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$199.00

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5838 N MASON AVE CHICAGO IL 606465408, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5408

Mortgage

Document Number1703445072
DateFeb 3, 2017
Instrument3445072
Lender
NameTOWNE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTROY, MI 48083
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 2, 2047
Interest
Rate4.5%

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 13, 2017
Property Address5838 N MASON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5408
Document Number1701345081
Instrument DateJan 10, 2017
Instrument1345081
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address5838 N MASON AVE CHICAGO IL 606465408, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5408

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$28,000 Land $10,805 Building $17,195$280,000 Land $108,050 Building $171,950
2023$5,067.00 (+2.59%)
2022$4,939.00$24,004 Land $8,648 Building $15,356$240,040 Land $86,480 Building $153,560

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

FEMA maps place 5838 N Mason Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 5838 N Mason 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 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 1,125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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