5940 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5940 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60644

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 3,156 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size	0.111 acres (4,838 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$299,000 (Nov 2018)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-08-211-025`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-08-211-025`
Alternative APN	`16-08-211-025-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,156 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1895
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Shingle
Lot Area	4,838 sqft (0.111 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5940 W OHIO ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60644-1459
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
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 Quarter	NE
Legal Subdivision	AUSTINS SECOND ADD TO AUSTINVILLE
Legal Block	12
Legal Lot Number	333
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	251400

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of April 8, 2024

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5940 W OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Jun 16, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Aug 5, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Nov 2, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer VETERANS UNITED HM LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 2, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 19, 2013
Deed Document Number	1830618050
Record Updated	Jun 7, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5940 W OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 26, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0028634109
Date	Oct 13, 2021
Instrument	2128634109

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.25%

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5940 W OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459
Document Number	2021839248
Instrument Date	Jun 16, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 20, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	5940 W OHIO ST CHICAGO IL 606441459, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459

Mortgage

Document Number	2021839248
Date	Aug 5, 2020
Instrument	21839248

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 4, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.99%

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5940 W OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459
Document Number	1922508617
Instrument Date	Aug 5, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 21, 2019
Title Company	WFG LENDER SERVICES, WFG LENDER SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5940 W OHIO ST CHICAGO IL 606441459, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459

Mortgage

Document Number	1922508617
Date	Aug 13, 2019
Instrument	22508617

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 12, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.37%

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Nov 2, 2018
Property Address	5940 W OHIO ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459
Document Number	1830618050
Instrument Date	Oct 31, 2018
Instrument	30618050
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 12, 2018
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$299.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5940 W OHIO ST CHICAGO IL 606441459, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1459

Mortgage

Document Number	1830618051
Date	Nov 2, 2018
Instrument	30618051

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MT 65203

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	5.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of January 1, 2022

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2022	Homeowner's exemption	$27,999 Land $4,596 Building $23,403	$279,990 Land $45,960 Building $234,030

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 · 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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Nearby Properties on W Ohio St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures