5553 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60629 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5553 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size	0.116 acres (5,040 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$220,000 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,327 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Sale & Mortgage May 2019 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-15-200-051`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-15-200-051`
Alternative APN	`19-15-200-051-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,404 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1913
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,040 sqft (0.116 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5553 S KOSTNER AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60629-4848
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Description	EDGARTON (ADAMS) SUB OF NW NE SEC 15-38-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	15
Legal Subdivision	ADAMS SUB
Legal Block	4,4
Legal Lot Number	32,33
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4010
Census Tract	620300

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 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	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5553 S KOSTNER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629-4848
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 27, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI STEARNS LNDG LLC
May 25, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ANDREW C S & ANDREW C ROTH
Jun 10, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
May 24, 2018	Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 10, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202017037
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 18, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0000045132
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Feb 27, 2020
Property Address	5553 S KOSTNER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629-4848
Document Number	2005817037
Instrument Date	Feb 19, 2020
Instrument	5817037
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2020
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$220.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5553 S KOSTER CHICAGO IL 60629, CHICAGO, IL 60629

Mortgage

Document Number	2005817038
Date	Feb 27, 2020
Instrument	5817038

Lender

Name	STEARNS LNDG LLC
Address	LEWISVILLE, TX 75057

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 26, 2050

Interest

Rate	4.5%

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5553 S KOSTNER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629-4848
Document Number	1917934013
Instrument Date	May 25, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 9, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	4311 S HARLEM AVE #3 STICKNEY IL 604024230, 3, STICKNEY, IL 60402-4230

Mortgage

Document Number	1917934013
Date	Jun 28, 2019
Instrument	17934013

Lender

Name	ANDREW C S & ANDREW C ROTH
Address	135 BROAD ST, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-1985

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	24 Months
Due	Jun 27, 2021

June 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jun 10, 2019
Property Address	5553 S KOSTNER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629-4848
Document Number	1916113102
Instrument Date	May 14, 2019
Instrument	16113102
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 18, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$115.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	4311 S HARLEM AVE #3 STICKNEY IL 604024230, 3, STICKNEY, IL 60402-4230

May 2018: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure

Document Type	Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	May 24, 2018
Property Address	5553 S KOSTNER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629-4848
Document Number	1814416018
Instrument Date	Apr 13, 2018
Instrument	14416018
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Lis Pendens

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$25,000 (+31.58%) Land $4,032 Building $20,968	$250,000 (+31.58%) Land $40,320 Building $209,680
2023	$3,327.00 (-15.34%)
2022	$3,930.00 (+2.88%)	$19,000 (-) Land $5,040 Building $13,960	$190,000 (-) Land $50,400 Building $139,600
2021	$3,820.00	$19,000 Land $5,040 Building $13,960	$190,000 Land $50,400 Building $139,600

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

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,062 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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