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5437 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5437 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 2,820 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$65,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill$2,110 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2019 Sale
Nov 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-07-429-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-07-429-013
Alternative APN
  • 20-07-429-013-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,820 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1917
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address5437 S HERMITAGE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-5707
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(BRUMMEL) & (HEILMANNS)(GARFIELD) BLVD SUB OF SW SE S E SEC 07-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionBRUMMEL & HEILMANNS GARFIELD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
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

5437 S Hermitage Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2019.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5437 S HERMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5707
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 11, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Nov 2, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 2, 2018
Deed Document Number201949026
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 11, 2019
Property Address5437 S HERMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5707
Document Number1910149026
Instrument DateMar 27, 2019
Instrument10149026
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$65.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5437 S HERMITAGE AVE CHICAGO IL 606095707, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5707

November 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 2, 2018
Property Address5437 S HERMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5707
Document Number1830645023
Instrument DateSep 12, 2018
Instrument30645023
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5437 S HERMITAGE AVE CHICAGO IL 606095707, CHICAGO, IL 60609-5707

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$20,000 Land $1,125 Building $18,875$200,000 Land $11,250 Building $188,750
2023$2,110.00 (+2.63%)
2022$2,056.00 (+2.29%)$9,999 (-) Land $2,437 Building $7,562$99,990 (-) Land $24,370 Building $75,620
2021$2,010.00$9,999 Land $2,437 Building $7,562$99,990 Land $24,370 Building $75,620

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 5437 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 5437 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 944 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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