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5840 S Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5840 S Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,375 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$282,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$4,879 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Mortgage
Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-17-125-038

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-17-125-038
Alternative APN
  • 19-17-125-038-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,008 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,008 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,375 sqft (0.1 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5840 S MOBILE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-3427
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal DescriptionFREDK H (BARTLETTS)(GARFIELD)(RIDGE) SUB PART OF N OF I H B RR EX NW OF NW OF NW WH WH SEC 17-38-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionBARTLETTS GARFIELD RIDGE
Legal Block13,13
Legal Lot Number7,7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group6
Census Block6016
Census Tract561100

Owner

5840 S Mobile Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2021.

Source: Cook County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5840 S MOBILE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3427
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 7, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 15, 2021Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
BAY EQUITY LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 31, 1995 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20217179
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 7, 2026
Property Address5840 S MOBILE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3427
Document Number0000028286
Instrument DateJul 29, 2026
Instrument202628286
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5840 S MOBILE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3427

Mortgage

Document Number0000028286,
DateAug 7, 2026
Instrument202628286
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate12.3%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 15, 2021
Property Address5840 S MOBILE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3427
Document Number0028807179
Instrument DateOct 13, 2021
Instrument2128807179
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$282.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5840 S MOBILE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3427

Mortgage

Document Number0028807180
DateOct 15, 2021
Instrument2128807180
Lender
NameBAY EQUITY LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.99%

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$26,000 Land $6,125 Building $19,875$260,000 Land $61,250 Building $198,750
2023$4,879.00 (+2.56%)
2022$4,757.00 (+111.99%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$22,999 (-) Land $5,468 Building $17,531$229,990 (-) Land $54,680 Building $175,310
2021$2,244.00$22,999 Land $5,468 Building $17,531$229,990 Land $54,680 Building $175,310

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 5840 S Mobile 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 5840 S Mobile 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 1,060 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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