Cook County property record for 5501 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,405 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,578 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $10,492 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-16-308-024 |
| Primary APN | 13-16-308-024 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,405 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 4,578 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5501 W CULLOM AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60641-1315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-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 Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDNERS PORTAGE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 150300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Portage Park Bungalow Historic District listed 2014 · 223 contributing resources · NRIS 14000620 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5501 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 1, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME PT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOME PT FIN'L |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202630132 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030132 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5501 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1315 |
| Document Number | 0000030132 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.30132 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK, SERVICE LINK |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $24,315.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5501 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1315 |
| Document Number | 0000000030, |
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| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.121.2026.121.30 |
| Name | HOME PT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 295 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.22% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5501 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1315 |
| Document Number | 2035616202 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35616202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Title Company | NTC - KEY W |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $564.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4620 N SPAULDING AVE CHICAGO IL 606255307, CHICAGO, IL 60625-5307 |
| Document Number | 2035616203 |
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| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35616203 |
| Name | HOME PT FIN'L |
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| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 20, 2050 |
| Rate | 2.75% |
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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 | $60,000 (+20.66%) Land $16,023 Building $43,977 | $600,000 (+20.66%) Land $160,230 Building $439,770 | |
| 2023 | $10,492.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,228.00 | $49,728 Land $12,818 Building $36,910 | $497,280 Land $128,180 Building $369,100 |
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 · 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 Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 951 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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