Cook County property record for 5031 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,975 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $250 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-09-218-013 |
| Primary APN | 20-09-218-013 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,975 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5031 S SHIELDS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-4539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 835600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5031 S Shields Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5031 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-4539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $5,801 Land $893 Building $4,908 | $58,010 Land $8,930 Building $49,080 | |
| 2023 | $250.00 (+13.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $221.00 (-5.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $4,499 (-) Land $1,933 Building $2,566 | $44,990 (-) Land $19,330 Building $25,660 |
| 2021 | $235.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,499 Land $1,933 Building $2,566 | $44,990 Land $19,330 Building $25,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5031 S Shields Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5031 S Shields Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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