Cook County property record for 5850 S Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,512 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $154,500 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,765 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-18-224-055 |
| Primary APN | 19-18-224-055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,512 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5850 S RUTHERFORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-3239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARTLETT HLNDS/5TH ADD/F B BAR |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,21 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 561000 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5850 S RUTHERFORD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201534090 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003126 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,000 (+36.84%) Land $7,717 Building $18,283 | $260,000 (+36.84%) Land $77,170 Building $182,830 | |
| 2023 | $2,765.00 (+4.1%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,656.00 (+1.57%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $19,000 (-) Land $6,890 Building $12,110 | $190,000 (-) Land $68,900 Building $121,100 |
| 2021 | $2,615.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $19,000 Land $6,890 Building $12,110 | $190,000 Land $68,900 Building $121,100 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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