Cook County property record for 5437 W Gladys Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,443 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,676 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,419 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-16-115-004 |
| Primary APN | 16-16-115-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,443 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1891 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,676 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5437 W GLADYS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60644-4712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (SCHOOL) (TRUSTEES) SUB OF THE NORTH PT SEC 16-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHOOL TRUSTEES |
| Legal Lot Number | 118 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
5437 W Gladys Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2016.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3447 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60624-2429 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 4, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201229091 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034070 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $25,000 Land $9,082 Building $15,918 | $250,000 Land $90,820 Building $159,180 | |
| 2023 | $5,419.00 (+3%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,261.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,999 Land $7,378 Building $21,621 | $289,990 Land $73,780 Building $216,210 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5437 W Gladys Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5437 W Gladys 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 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 376 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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