5436 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5436 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,331 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$350,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$8,651 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2016 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-16-305-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-16-305-028
Alternative APN
  • 13-16-305-028-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,331 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5436 W CULLOM AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-1312
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(GARDNERS)(PORTAGE)(PARK) ADD TO CHICAGO SUB OF NH LT 7 & PT NH LT 8 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB IN SEC 16-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionGARDNERS PORTAGE PARK
Legal Lot Number7,8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5004
Census Tract150300

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Portage Park Bungalow Historic District
listed 2014 · 223 contributing resources · NRIS 14000620

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

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5436 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1312
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 10, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
GUARANTEED RATE
Nov 23, 2016Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CONGRESSIONAL BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202040021
Prior Transfer DateMay 26, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000000984
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 10, 2020
Property Address5436 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1312
Document Number2031340021
Instrument DateSep 24, 2020
Instrument31340021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$350.00
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5436 W CULLOM AVE CHICAGO IL 606411312, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1312

Mortgage

Document Number2031340022
DateNov 10, 2020
Instrument31340022
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 9, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

November 2016: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5436 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1312
Document Number1705418065
Instrument DateNov 23, 2016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2017
Title CompanyRESOURCE R/E SERVICES, RESOURCE R/E SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5436 W CULLOM AVE CHICAGO IL 606411312, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1312

Mortgage

Document Number1705418065
DateFeb 23, 2017
Instrument5418065
Lender
NameCONGRESSIONAL BK
TypeBank
AddressBETHESDA, MD 20817
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 22, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.75%

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$46,000 (+12.2%) Land $13,125 Building $32,875$460,000 (+12.2%) Land $131,250 Building $328,750
2023$8,651.00 (+2.59%)
2022$8,433.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$41,000 Land $10,500 Building $30,500$410,000 Land $105,000 Building $305,000

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2009)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 2009 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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