Cook County property record for 5535 W Cullom Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,193 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-16-308-014 |
| Primary APN | 13-16-308-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5535 W CULLOM AVE |
|---|---|
| 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.
5535 W Cullom Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2016.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5535 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018048 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5535 W CULLOM AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1315 |
| Document Number | 1707357065 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5535 W CULLOM AVE CHICAGO IL 606411315, CHICAGO, IL 60641-1315 |
| Document Number | 1707357065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7357065 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 13, 2047 |
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 | $37,949 Land $13,125 Building $24,824 | $379,490 Land $131,250 Building $248,240 | |
| 2023 | $6,193.00 (-23.14%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,058.00 | $39,181 Land $10,500 Building $28,681 | $391,810 Land $105,000 Building $286,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5535 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 5535 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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