5558 S Massasoit Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5558 S Massasoit Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 1,662 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.078 acres (3,388 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$242,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill	$5,630 (2021)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-17-204-037`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-17-204-037`
Alternative APN	`19-17-204-037-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,662 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1956
Architectural Style	Multi-Level
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,388 sqft (0.078 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5558 S MASSASOIT AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60638-2834
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Description	F H (BARTLETTS) (THIRD) ADD TO (GARFIELD) (RIDGE) SEC 17-38-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	17
Legal Subdivision	BARTLETTS THIRD ADD TO GARFIELD RIDGE
Legal Block	63
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3005
Census Tract	561100

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 File
Mailing Address	5558 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2834
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 7, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 7, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20198028
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 23, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc	0000034012
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Oct 7, 2019
Property Address	5558 S MASSASOIT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2834
Document Number	1928008028
Instrument Date	Sep 24, 2019
Instrument	28008028
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 16, 2019
Title Company	USI

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$242.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5558 S MASSASOIT AVE CHICAGO IL 606382834, CHICAGO, IL 60638-2834

Mortgage

Document Number	1928008029
Date	Oct 7, 2019
Instrument	28008029

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 6, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.62%

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		$31,000 (+10.71%) Land $4,743 Building $26,257	$310,000 (+10.71%) Land $47,430 Building $262,570
2022		$28,000 (-) Land $4,235 Building $23,765	$280,000 (-) Land $42,350 Building $237,650
2021	$5,630.00	$28,000 Land $4,235 Building $23,765	$280,000 Land $42,350 Building $237,650

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 501 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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