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5117 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5117 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1903
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$22,000 (Jul 2013)
Tax Bill$1,060 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-07-405-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-07-405-005
Alternative APN
  • 20-07-405-005-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,260 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1903
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5117 S HERMITAGE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-5749
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(PLAT) OF BLOCK3 OF ORVIS SUB OF NE SE SEC 07-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionORVIS SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract611800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

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

Owner

5117 S Hermitage Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2023.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5117 S HERMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5749
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 12, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 12, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 28, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20131047
Last Transfer DateSep 1, 2023
Transfer Doc0000022032
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 20, 2023
Property Address5117 S HERMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5749
Document Number0026322032
Instrument DateSep 1, 2023
Instrument2326322032
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5117 S HERMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5749
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,001 Land $938 Building $10,063$110,010 Land $9,380 Building $100,630
2023$1,060.00 (+2.51%)
2022$1,034.00 (+2.89%)$4,999 (-) Land $2,031 Building $2,968$49,990 (-) Land $20,310 Building $29,680
2021$1,005.00$4,999 Land $2,031 Building $2,968$49,990 Land $20,310 Building $29,680

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

FEMA maps place 5117 S Hermitage Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5117 S Hermitage 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 711 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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