Cook County property record for 5601 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60636
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,412 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $250 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Transfer Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-17-113-001 |
| Primary APN | 20-17-113-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,412 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,958 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5601 S ADA ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60636-1409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (55TH) ST BLVD ADD IN NW SEC 17-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLVD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 125 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 670100 |
5601 S Ada St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4204 S WASHTENAW AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632-1229 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Jan 25, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201834109 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013030 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5601 S ADA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1409 |
| Document Number | 2030522063 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 30522063 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 10 S LA SALLE ST #2750 CHICAGO IL 606031108, 2750, CHICAGO, IL 60603-1108 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5601 S ADA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1409 |
| Document Number | 1802534109 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2534109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $45.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 5601 S ADA ST CHICAGO IL 606361409, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1409 |
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 | $15,000 Land $887 Building $14,113 | $150,000 Land $8,870 Building $141,130 | |
| 2023 | $250.00 (+13.12%) | ||
| 2022 | $221.00 (-5.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $4,499 (-) Land $1,922 Building $2,577 | $44,990 (-) Land $19,220 Building $25,770 |
| 2021 | $235.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,499 Land $1,922 Building $2,577 | $44,990 Land $19,220 Building $25,770 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5601 S Ada St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5601 S Ada St 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 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.
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 735 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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