Cook County property record for 5541 W Dakin St, Chicago, IL 60641
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,626 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,690 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,047 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-21-104-012 |
| Primary APN | 13-21-104-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,626 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,690 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 5541 W DAKIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60641-2525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | L12 B2 BRITTON LAND COMPANY N15 98 AC W1/2 & NW1/4 NW1/4 S21 T40N R13E |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRITTON LAND COMPANYS SUB IN WH NW N |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 150700 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5541 W DAKIN ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-2525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999146 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $36,329 (+13.68%) Land $12,915 Building $23,414 | $363,290 (+13.68%) Land $129,150 Building $234,140 | |
| 2023 | $6,047.00 (+2.96%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,873.00 Homeowner's exemption | $31,958 Land $10,332 Building $21,626 | $319,580 Land $103,320 Building $216,260 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1997 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 1,191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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