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5537 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5537 S Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 966 sqft · built 1903
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$4,500 (Dec 2012)
Tax Bill$738 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-18-205-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-18-205-018
Alternative APN
  • 20-18-205-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area966 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area966 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1903
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1905
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5537 S HERMITAGE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60636-1211
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(ASHLAND) SUB OF N3/4 TOGETHER WITH N 33 FT OF S1/4 T HEREOF OF EH NE SEC 18-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionASHLAND SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract670300

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address7111 W 93RD PL, OAK LAWN, IL 60453-2045
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 14, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 14, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201245008
Prior Transfer DateFeb 24, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000000437
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,601 (+60.07%) Land $938 Building $4,663$56,010 (+60.07%) Land $9,380 Building $46,630
2023$738.00 (+2.64%)
2022$719.00 (+2.28%)$3,499 (-) Land $2,031 Building $1,468$34,990 (-) Land $20,310 Building $14,680
2021$703.00$3,499 Land $2,031 Building $1,468$34,990 Land $20,310 Building $14,680

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 944 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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