Cook County property record for 5501 W 87th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,292 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,434 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-04-102-091 |
| Primary APN | 24-04-102-091 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,292 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5501 W 87TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OAK LAWN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60453-1282 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (KAUPS) ADD TO (OAK)(LAWN) SUB OF LT 5 OF SUB OF SEC 04-37-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | KAUPS ADD TO OAK LAWN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 822200 |
5501 W 87th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5501 W 87TH ST, OAK LAWN, IL 60453-1282 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201241054 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Worth Township |
| Municipality | Oak Lawn Village |
| Elementary School District | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,000 Land $7,204 Building $25,796 | $330,000 Land $72,040 Building $257,960 | |
| 2024 | $9,434.00 (+3.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $9,079.00 (+42.24%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,383.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,273 Land $6,175 Building $14,098 | $202,730 Land $61,750 Building $140,980 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5501 W 87th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 5501 W 87th St 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 | CENTRAL STICKNEY SD serves 2,400 people · EPA ID IL0315570 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | OAK LAWN |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 913 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 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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