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5543 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5543 W School St, Chicago, IL 60641 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Square Footage2,438 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$442,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$7,389.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-323-002
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-323-002-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Units2 Units
Building Area2,438 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1927
Architectural StyleMultifamily Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Heating SystemHot Water Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5543 W SCHOOL ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-4125
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionWILLIAM S FRISBYS SUBDIVISION
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3009
Census Tract151100

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 13-21-323-002

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5543 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4125
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 11, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC
Jun 29, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Jul 27, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Jul 26, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 27, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 26, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202146319
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5543 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4125
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5543W W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4125

Mortgage

Document Number0010149021
DateApr 11, 2023
Instrument2310149021
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressTEMPE, AZ 85284
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term340 Months
DueAug 01, 2051

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5543 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4125
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5543 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4125

Mortgage

Document Number0018010141
DateJun 29, 2023
Instrument2318010141
Lender
NameTHE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43231
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 14, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 27, 2021
Property Address5543 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4125
Document Number0020846319
Instrument DateJul 22, 2021
Instrument2120846319
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023
Title CompanyHERITAGE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$442.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5539 W BELMONT AVEIW, CHICAGO, IL 60641

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2725 N MERRIMAC AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-1017

Mortgage

Document Number0020846320
DateJul 27, 2021
Instrument2120846320
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2051

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 26, 2019
Property Address5543 W SCHOOL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4125
Document Number1920734060
Instrument DateJul 12, 2019
Instrument20734060
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 05, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$330.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5339 W BELMONT AVE CHICAGO IL 606414104, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4104

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$42,088 (+20.25%) Land $11,625 Building $30,463$420,880 (+20.25%) Land $116,250 Building $304,630
2023$7,389.00 (+2.58%)
2022$7,203.00 (+2.29%)$35,000 (-) Land $9,375 Building $25,625$350,000 (-) Land $93,750 Building $256,250
2021$7,042.00$35,000 Land $9,375 Building $25,625$350,000 Land $93,750 Building $256,250

Flood & Wildfire

5543 W School St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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