Cook County property record for 5540 W 65th St, Chicago, IL 60638 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
| Square Footage | 837 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,182.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 19-21-111-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 837 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 837 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 5540 W 65TH ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-5605 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (CENTRAL) AVE ADD TO (CLEARING) SUB OF PART OF WH NW NW SEC 21-38-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL AVE ADD TO CLEARING |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 640700 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 19-21-111-025
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8240 TENNESSEE AVE, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527-2455 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 04, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Jan 31, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 04, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 04, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202016035 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 04, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5540 W 65TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5605 |
| Document Number | 2030916035 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 30916035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $155.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8240 TENNESSEE AVE WILLOWBROOK IL 605272455, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527-2455 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5540 W 65TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5605 |
| Document Number | 1703822005 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5540 W 65TH ST CHICAGO IL 606385605, CHICAGO, IL 60638-5605 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 1703822005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3822005 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 06, 2037 |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,000 (+40.01%) Land $5,250 Building $15,750 | $210,000 (+40.01%) Land $52,500 Building $157,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,182.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,102.00 (+2.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $14,999 (-) Land $4,687 Building $10,312 | $149,990 (-) Land $46,870 Building $103,120 |
| 2021 | $3,016.00 Homeowner's exemption | $14,999 Land $4,687 Building $10,312 | $149,990 Land $46,870 Building $103,120 |
5540 W 65th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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