5844 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5844 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,999 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.127 acres (5,512 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$435,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill$9,904 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2019 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-18-224-054

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-18-224-054
Alternative APN
  • 19-18-224-054-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,999 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,512 sqft (0.127 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5844 S RUTHERFORD AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-3239
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionBARTLETT HLNDS/5TH ADD/F H BAR
Legal Block71
Legal Lot Number18-20
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 Address5844 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Sep 7, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Feb 20, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FEDERAL SVGS BK
Sep 22, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MOVEMENT MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 19, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201715147
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5844 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 10, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0033333170
DateNov 29, 2021
Instrument2133333170
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2051
Interest
Rate3.5%

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5844 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239
Document Number1926106101
Instrument DateSep 7, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 27, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5844 S RUTHERFORD AVE CHICAGO IL 606383239, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239

Mortgage

Document Number1926106101
DateSep 18, 2019
Instrument26106101
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 17, 2049
Interest
Rate4.5%

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5844 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239
Document Number1805846259
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5844 S RUTHERFORD AVE CHICAGO IL 606383239, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239

Mortgage

Document Number1805846259
DateFeb 27, 2018
Instrument5846259
Lender
NameFEDERAL SVGS BK
TypeFederal Savings Bank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60607
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 26, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.37%

September 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 22, 2017
Property Address5844 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239
Document Number1726515147
Instrument DateJun 9, 2017
Instrument26515147
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$435.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5844 S RUTHERFORD AVE CHICAGO IL 606383239, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239

Mortgage

Document Number1726515148
DateSep 22, 2017
Instrument26515148
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressINDIAN LAND, SC 29707
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 21, 2047
Interest
Rate4.5%

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$51,000 (+2%) Land $7,717 Building $43,283$510,000 (+2%) Land $77,170 Building $432,830
2023$9,904.00 (+2.79%)
2022$9,635.00 (+2.67%) Homeowner's exemption$50,000 (-) Land $6,890 Building $43,110$500,000 (-) Land $68,900 Building $431,100
2021$9,384.00 Homeowner's exemption$50,000 Land $6,890 Building $43,110$500,000 Land $68,900 Building $431,100

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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