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5440 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5440 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$342,500 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill$7,813 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Transfer
Mar 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-16-305-027

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-16-305-027
Alternative APN
  • 13-16-305-027-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,272 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,272 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address5440 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 are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5440 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1312
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 14, 2024Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
TITLE GUARANTY, TITLE GUARANTY FUND INC
Mar 14, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 2, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 2, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202430273
Prior Transfer DateMar 7, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000014355
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 14, 2024
Property Address5440 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1312
Document Number0007414355
Instrument DateMar 4, 2024
Instrument2407414355
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2024
Title CompanyTITLE GUARANTY, TITLE GUARANTY FUND INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5440 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1312

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 14, 2024
Property Address5440 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1312
Document Number0007414356
Instrument DateMar 4, 2024
Instrument2407414356
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 25, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address5440 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1312

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$38,000 (-11.63%) Land $13,125 Building $24,875$380,000 (-11.63%) Land $131,250 Building $248,750
2023$7,813.00 (+3.1%)
2022$7,578.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$43,000 Land $10,500 Building $32,500$430,000 Land $105,000 Building $325,000

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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