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5602 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5602 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL 60621

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 924 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size0.056 acres (2,450 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$13,500 (Aug 2011)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-16-206-065

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-16-206-065
Alternative APN
  • 20-16-206-065-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area924 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area924 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1893
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,450 sqft (0.056 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5602 S LAFAYETTE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60621-4014
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionHENRY (BOTSFORDS) SUB OF LTS 1 & 2 LYING E OF C R I & P RR & S OF BLVD IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC 16-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionBOTSFORDS SUB
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number1,2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract834500

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

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

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5602 S LAFAYETTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-4014
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 16, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 16, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 28, 2011
Deed Document Number20113048
Last Transfer DateSep 27, 2023
Transfer Doc0000029136
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 2, 2023
Property Address5602 S LAFAYETTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-4014
Document Number0027529136
Instrument DateSep 27, 2023
Instrument2327529136
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 11, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5602 S LAFAYETTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621-4014
Mail Care OfDAVID L AARON

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$8,600 (+203.03%) Land $735 Building $7,865$86,000 (+203.03%) Land $7,350 Building $78,650
2022Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$2,838 (-) Land $1,592 Building $1,246$28,380 (-) Land $15,920 Building $12,460
2021Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$2,838 Land $1,592 Building $1,246$28,380 Land $15,920 Building $12,460

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 · 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 Claims1 (1996)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

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 411 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.

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