6401 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 6401 S Austin Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,061 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size	0.085 acres (3,691 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$216,500 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$3,964 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale Aug 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-20-208-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-20-208-001`
Alternative APN	`19-20-208-001-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,061 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,061 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1963
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,691 sqft (0.085 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	6401 S AUSTIN AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-5311
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Description	(CLEAR)(PARK) SUB OF NW NE SEC 20-38-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	20
Legal Subdivision	CLEAR PARK
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2014
Census Tract	640600

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of September 30, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	6401 S AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5311
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 23, 2026	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY
Aug 25, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Dec 20, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BBMC MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 23, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20262668020
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 18, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc	0000008020
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Sep 23, 2026
Property Address	6401 S AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5311
Document Number	0000008020
Instrument Date	Sep 18, 2026
Instrument	20268020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2026
Title Company	STEWART TITLE, STEWART TITLE GUARANTY COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$21,866.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6401 S AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5311

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	6401 S AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5311
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 2, 2021
Title Company	CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0023755039
Date	Aug 25, 2021
Instrument	2123755039

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	GREEN BAY, WI 54324

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	179 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2036

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 20, 2017
Property Address	6401 S AUSTIN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5311
Document Number	1735449109
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2017
Instrument	35449109
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$216.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6401 S AUSTIN AVE CHICAGO IL 606385311, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5311

Mortgage

Document Number	1735449110
Date	Dec 20, 2017
Instrument	35449110

Lender

Name	BBMC MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	LOMBARD, IL 60148

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 19, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

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
2025		$26,801 (+21.83%) Land $5,167 Building $21,634	$268,010 (+21.83%) Land $51,670 Building $216,340
2023	$3,964.00 (+3.15%)
2022	$3,843.00 (+2.37%) Homeowner's exemption	$21,999 (-) Land $4,613 Building $17,386	$219,990 (-) Land $46,130 Building $173,860
2021	$3,754.00 Homeowner's exemption	$21,999 Land $4,613 Building $17,386	$219,990 Land $46,130 Building $173,860

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 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.

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 720 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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