Cook County property record for 5409 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1883 |
| Lot Size | 0.042 acres (1,818 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $741 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-09-416-079 |
| Primary APN | 20-09-416-079 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1883 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,818 sqft (0.042 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5409 S SHIELDS AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-6218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-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 Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEDZIES SUB |
| Legal Block | 1,2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-12, |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| 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.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5409 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-6218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| 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 | $7,500 (+114.35%) Land $545 Building $6,955 | $75,000 (+114.35%) Land $5,450 Building $69,550 | |
| 2023 | $741.00 (+2.77%) | ||
| 2022 | $721.00 (+2.27%) | $3,499 (-) Land $1,181 Building $2,318 | $34,990 (-) Land $11,810 Building $23,180 |
| 2021 | $705.00 | $3,499 Land $1,181 Building $2,318 | $34,990 Land $11,810 Building $23,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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