Cook County property record for 5534 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL 60621 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,298 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,321 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-16-102-056 |
| Primary APN | 20-16-102-056 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,298 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5534 S LOWE AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60621-2943 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | (GARDNERS)(55TH) ST BLVD ADD IN NW SEC 16-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | GARDNERS 55TH |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 834700 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-16-102-056
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5118 S KEATING AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632-4921 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 06, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Apr 27, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Apr 04, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 06, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 06, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20252011 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000006163 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5534 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2943 |
| Document Number | 0000602011 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2500602011 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $290.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5534 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2943 |
| Document Number | 0000602012 |
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| Date | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2500602012 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.87% |
| Document Number | 0000602013 |
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| Date | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2500602013 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5534 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2943 |
| Document Number | 1811706163 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11706163 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 07, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5626 S LOWE AVE CHICAGO IL 606212944, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2944 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 04, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5534 S LOWE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2943 |
| Document Number | 1809429059 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 9429059 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 800 MORELAND ST OWENSBORO KY 423012046, OWENSBORO, KY 42301-2046 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,001 (+27.29%) Land $938 Building $13,063 | $140,010 (+27.29%) Land $9,380 Building $130,630 | |
| 2023 | $2,321.00 (+2.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,262.00 (+2.31%) | $10,999 (-) Land $2,031 Building $8,968 | $109,990 (-) Land $20,310 Building $89,680 |
| 2021 | $2,211.00 | $10,999 Land $2,031 Building $8,968 | $109,990 Land $20,310 Building $89,680 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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