Cook County property record for 5544 S Meade Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,085 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-17-105-026 |
| Primary APN | 19-17-105-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5544 S MEADE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-2616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | FREDK H (BARTLETTS)(GARFIELD) RIDGE (1ST) ADD SUB OF ALL PART OF LYING N OF I H B RR EH WH SEC 17-38-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARTLETTS GARFIELD RIDGE 1ST |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 561100 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 19-17-105-026
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5544 S MEADE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2616 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999906 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,000 (+18.75%) Land $10,500 Building $27,500 | $380,000 (+18.75%) Land $105,000 Building $275,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,085.00 (+2.94%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,911.00 (+2.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,000 (-) Land $9,375 Building $22,625 | $320,000 (-) Land $93,750 Building $226,250 |
| 2021 | $5,765.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,000 Land $9,375 Building $22,625 | $320,000 Land $93,750 Building $226,250 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170315611005, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1982, rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 1,247 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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