Cook County property record for 5508 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $6,076 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-16-304-036 |
| Primary APN | 13-16-304-036 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5508 W CULLOM AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60641-1314 |
| 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 | 5003 |
| 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.
5508 W Cullom Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5508 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NATIONS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202622531216 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5508 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1314 |
| Document Number | 0000031216 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631216 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $72,720.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5508 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1314 |
| Document Number | 0000031217, |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622531217 |
| Name | TOWNE MORTGAGE COMPANY |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 5.63% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5508 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1314 |
| Document Number | 0000020055 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620055 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants, 205 |
| Address | 5508 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1314 |
| Document Number | 0000020055, |
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| Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620055 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONS BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Jun 5, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.5% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $37,000 Land $13,125 Building $23,875 | $370,000 Land $131,250 Building $238,750 | |
| 2024 | $6,076.00 (+2.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,951.00 (+3.39%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,756.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $35,000 Land $10,500 Building $24,500 | $350,000 Land $105,000 Building $245,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5508 W Cullom Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2009.
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.
The area around 5508 W Cullom 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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