Cook County property record for 5539 S Massasoit Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,023 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,131 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-17-205-017 |
| Primary APN | 19-17-205-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| 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 |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5539 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 | FRED K H BARTLETTS RESUB |
| Legal Block | 64 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 561100 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5539 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200640043 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000040044 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5539 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833 |
| Document Number | 1935017005 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5539 S MASSASOIT AVE CHICAGO IL 606382833, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2833 |
| Document Number | 1935017005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 35017005 |
| Name | DISCOVER BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.99% |
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 | $26,468 (+16.13%) Land $5,292 Building $21,176 | $264,680 (+16.13%) Land $52,920 Building $211,760 | |
| 2023 | $4,131.00 (+3.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,006.00 (-8.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $22,791 (-8.84%) Land $4,725 Building $18,066 | $227,910 (-8.84%) Land $47,250 Building $180,660 |
| 2021 | $4,357.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,000 Land $4,725 Building $20,275 | $250,000 Land $47,250 Building $202,750 |
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.
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.
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.
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 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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