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5545 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5545 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1964
Lot Size0.041 acres (1,780 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$592,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$11,579 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-14-205-033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-14-205-033
Alternative APN
  • 20-14-205-033-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units18 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,676 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Architectural StyleModern
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area1,780 sqft (0.041 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5545 S HARPER AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60637-1829
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(CHICAGO) LAND (CLEARANCE) (COMMISSION) (NUMBER1) SUB OF PT NE SEC14 & PT SE SEC11 SE SEC 11-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionCHICAGO LAND CLEARANCE COMMISSION NUMBER
Legal Block205
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract411100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Hyde Park-Kenwood Historic District
listed 1979 · 1,931 contributing resources · NRIS 79000824

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

5545 S Harper Ave, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5545 S HARPER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1829
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 26, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Jan 8, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 8, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202140020
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 26, 2021
Property Address5545 S HARPER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1829
Document Number0011640020
Map ReferenceDOC 17473437
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2021
Instrument2111640020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$592.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5545 S HARPER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1829

Mortgage

Document Number0011640021
DateApr 26, 2021
Instrument2111640021
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term359 Months
DueMar 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.5%

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 8, 2018
Property Address5545 S HARPER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1829
Document Number1800808081
Instrument DateDec 1, 2017
Instrument808081
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2018
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$587.50
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5312 S GREENWOOD AVE #1 CHICAGO IL 606154363, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4363

Mortgage

Document Number1800808082
DateJan 8, 2018
Instrument808082
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 7, 2048
Interest
Rate3.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$60,000 Land $11,036 Building $48,964$600,000 Land $110,360 Building $489,640
2023$11,579.00 (-2.93%)
2022$11,929.00 Homeowner's exemption$58,000 Land $8,900 Building $49,100$580,000 Land $89,000 Building $491,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5545 S Harper Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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.

Wildfire

The area around 5545 S Harper 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 714 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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