Cook County property record for 5938 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 982 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,043 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-08-211-026 |
| Primary APN | 16-08-211-026 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 982 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 982 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,130 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5938 W OHIO ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60644-1459 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (AUSTINS) (SECOND) ADD TO (AUSTINVILLE) SUB OF WH SE & WH NE, EX E15ACS NH W1/4 NE & EX RR ROW IN SEC 08-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUSTINS SECOND ADD TO AUSTINVILLE |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 335 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 251400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Austin Historic District listed 1985 · 336 contributing resources · NRIS 85001741 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5938 W OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 201522048 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 23, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022048 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5938 W OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459 |
| Document Number | 1736315118 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36315118 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5938 W OHIO ST CHICAGO IL 606441459, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459 |
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 | $14,800 (+13.85%) Land $4,956 Building $9,844 | $148,000 (+13.85%) Land $49,560 Building $98,440 | |
| 2023 | $2,043.00 (+3.71%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,970.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,999 Land $3,923 Building $9,076 | $129,990 Land $39,230 Building $90,760 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 823 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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