Cook County property record for 5553 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,099 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,500 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $92 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-16-201-017 |
| Primary APN | 20-16-201-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,099 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 5553 S SHIELDS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60621-4114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF LTS 9-14 IN BLK 3 OF MARGARET JOHN SONS SUB OF OUTLT 27 OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 16-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARGARET JOHN SONS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 834600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13204 S RHODES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60827-1340 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201333016 |
| 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 | $6,800 (+81.33%) Land $930 Building $5,870 | $68,000 (+81.33%) Land $9,300 Building $58,700 | |
| 2023 | $92.00 (+35.29%) | ||
| 2022 | $68.00 (-19.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $3,750 (-) Land $2,014 Building $1,736 | $37,500 (-) Land $20,140 Building $17,360 |
| 2021 | $84.00 Homeowner's exemption | $3,750 Land $2,014 Building $1,736 | $37,500 Land $20,140 Building $17,360 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 259 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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