Cook County property record for 5540 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60644
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
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| Details | 1,380 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.94 acres (4,092 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,122 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-16-103-030 |
| Primary APN | 16-16-103-030 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,092 sqft (0.94 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5540 W ADAMS ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60644-4002 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUSHS |
| Legal Lot Number | 15,16 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 252102 |
5540 W Adams St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2006.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 69 W WASHINGTON ST, 31, CHICAGO, IL 60602-3134 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200635290 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5540 W ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60644-4002 |
| Document Number | 0008119026 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2108119026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2215 S WOLF RD # 119, 119, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-2212 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,470 Land $65,470 | ||
| 2023 | $1,122.00 (+2.56%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,094.00 | $5,319 Land $5,319 | $53,190 Land $53,190 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5540 W Adams St 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.
The area around 5540 W Adams St 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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