Cook County property record for 5542 N Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 22 bd · 14,433 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $703,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $24,874 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-12-208-023 |
| Primary APN | 13-12-208-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 22 Beds |
|---|---|
| Units | 36 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 14,433 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 8,184 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Street Address | 5542 N ARTESIAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60625-3572 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | FRED W (BRUMMEL) & (COMPANYS)(LINCOLN) BRYN MAWR WEST ERN SUB OF NE NE NE & PT ELY LINCOLN AVE WH EH NE EX PT LYING S 200 FT |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRUMMEL & COMPANYS LINCOLN |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36,35 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 40202 |
5542 N Artesian Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 1999.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 W JACKSON BLVD, 950, CHICAGO, IL 60606-6979 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999143 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000684 |
| 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 | $123,811 Land $32,327 Building $91,484 | $1,238,110 Land $323,270 Building $914,840 | |
| 2024 | $24,874.00 (-1.57%) | ||
| 2023 | $25,272.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $24,636.00 | $119,779 Land $14,731 Building $105,048 | $1,197,790 Land $147,310 Building $1,050,480 |
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 5542 N Artesian 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 5542 N Artesian 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 |
|---|
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 1,134 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures