Cook County property record for 5539 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60621 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.67 acres (2,925 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $402 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-16-201-010 |
| Primary APN | 20-16-201-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 2,925 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 5539 S SHIELDS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60621-4114 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | MARGARET (JOHNSONS) SUB OF OUT LT 27 OF SCHOOL TRUSTE ES SUB SEC 16-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSONS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 834600 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-16-201-010
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3657 S PAULINA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1222 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200535377 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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 | $878 (-53.81%) Land $878 | $8,780 (-53.81%) Land $8,780 | |
| 2023 | $402.00 (+2.55%) | ||
| 2022 | $392.00 (+2.35%) | $1,901 (-) Land $1,901 | $19,010 (-) Land $19,010 |
| 2021 | $383.00 | $1,901 Land $1,901 | $19,010 Land $19,010 |
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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