Cook County property record for 5541 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.67 acres (2,925 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $402 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-16-201-011 |
| Primary APN | 20-16-201-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,925 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5541 S SHIELDS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60621-4114 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| 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: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
5541 S Shields Ave, vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2010.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5541 S SHIELDS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-4114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2009 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2009 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200911184 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 19, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000046068 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $878 Land $878 | $8,780 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 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5541 S Shields 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.
The area around 5541 S Shields 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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