Cook County property record for 5437 N Octavia Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,153 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-12-202-051 |
| Primary APN | 12-12-202-051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,700 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5437 N OCTAVIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-1862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (HOTCHKISS) & COS ADD TO (ORIOLE)(PARK) SUB IN EH NE SEC 12-40-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOTCHKISS & COS ADD TO ORIOLE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 100500 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5437 N OCTAVIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-1862 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 20, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201026420 |
| 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 | $34,000 (+47.83%) Land $11,750 Building $22,250 | $340,000 (+47.83%) Land $117,500 Building $222,500 | |
| 2023 | $4,153.00 (+3.13%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,027.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,000 Land $9,400 Building $13,600 | $230,000 Land $94,000 Building $136,000 |
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.
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 |
|---|
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 777 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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