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5342 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5342 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.081 acres (3,507 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$135,000 (Aug 2006)
Tax Bill$1,160 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-09-414-021

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-09-414-021
Alternative APN
  • 20-09-414-021-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,000 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1973
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,507 sqft (0.081 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address5342 S SHIELDS AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-6215
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(CARRS) RESUB OF LTS 2,3,5-35 & 37-40 OF BLK 1 & LTS 1-12,14,15,17-27 & 30-40 OF BLK 2 OF KEDZIES SUB OF SW SE SEC 09-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionKEDZIES SUB
Legal Block1,2
Legal Lot Number1-12,
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract835600

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

5342 S Shields Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2014.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5348 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6215
Owner TypeCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 15, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 15, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 17, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20064015
Last Transfer DateDec 15, 2014
Transfer Doc0000022171
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$9,500 Land $1,052 Building $8,448$95,000 Land $10,520 Building $84,480
2023$1,160.00 (+2.56%)
2022$1,131.00 (+2.35%)$5,499 (-) Land $2,279 Building $3,220$54,990 (-) Land $22,790 Building $32,200
2021$1,105.00$5,499 Land $2,279 Building $3,220$54,990 Land $22,790 Building $32,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5342 S Shields 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 5342 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 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 273 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

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