5537 S Massasoit Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5537 S Massasoit Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,023 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	0.087 acres (3,780 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$390,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$5,448 (2024)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-17-205-016`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-17-205-016`
Alternative APN	`19-17-205-016-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,023 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,023 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,780 sqft (0.087 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5537 S MASSASOIT AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-2833
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	17
Legal Subdivision	FREDERICK H BARTLETTS RESUB
Legal Block	64
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	561100

Owner

5537 S Massasoit Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2026.

Source: Cook County records, as of September 29, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5537 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Man

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 16, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS
Sep 29, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Feb 4, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI WINTRUST MTG
Feb 6, 2018	Grant Deed, Transfer PREMIER TITLE COMPANY
Oct 27, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure PREMIER TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 16, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 16, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 4, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202625925247
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 8, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000049317
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2026
Property Address	5537 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833
Document Number	0000025247
Instrument Date	Sep 16, 2026
Instrument	202625247
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 24, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$59,085.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5537 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025248,
Date	Sep 16, 2026
Instrument	202625925248

Lender

Name	NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	7.25%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025249,
Date	Sep 16, 2026
Instrument	202625925249

Lender

Name	ILLINOIS HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2056

Interest

Max Rate	-1%

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5537 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 11, 2021
Title Company	GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0027210319
Date	Sep 29, 2021
Instrument	2127210319

Lender

Name	WINTRUST MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DES PLAINES, IL 60018

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	359 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.37%

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2019
Property Address	5537 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833
Document Number	1903546030
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2019
Instrument	3546030
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2019
Title Company	OTHER

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$293.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5537 S MASSASOIT AVE CHICAGO IL 606382833, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833

Mortgage

Document Number	1903546031
Date	Feb 4, 2019
Instrument	3546031

Lender

Name	WINTRUST MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROSEMONT, IL 60018

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 3, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.99%

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Feb 6, 2018
Property Address	5537 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833
Document Number	1803749202
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2018
Instrument	3749202
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 13, 2018
Title Company	PREMIER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$160.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	5537 S MASSASOIT AVE CHICAGO IL 606382833, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833

October 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 27, 2017
Property Address	5537 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833
Document Number	1730049317
Instrument Date	Sep 8, 2017
Instrument	30049317
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Nov 6, 2017
Title Company	PREMIER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Association
Address	222 DELAWARE AVE WILMINGTON DE 198011621, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1621
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$27,000 Land $5,292 Building $21,708	$270,000 Land $52,920 Building $217,080
2024	$5,448.00 (+11.66%)
2023	$4,879.00 (+2.56%)
2022	$4,757.00 (+2.85%)	$23,000 (-) Land $4,725 Building $18,275	$230,000 (-) Land $47,250 Building $182,750
2021	$4,625.00	$23,000 Land $4,725 Building $18,275	$230,000 Land $47,250 Building $182,750

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5537 S Massasoit Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 5537 S Massasoit 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 982 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 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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