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5637 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5637 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 864 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size0.085 acres (3,720 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$125,000 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill$1,582 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2017 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-18-210-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-18-210-013
Alternative APN
  • 20-18-210-013-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area864 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area864 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area3,720 sqft (0.085 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5637 S WOLCOTT AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60636-1126
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF BLKS 1-8 OF JOHN B LYONS SUB EX N 13 4 FT OF BLKS 1 & 2 & N 60 FT OF S 350 FT OF BLKS 7 & 8 OF WH NE SEC 18-
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionLYONS SUB
Legal Block1-8
Legal Lot Number34,33
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract670400

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 Address5637 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1126
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 8, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MTG
Dec 22, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Sep 12, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 8, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 8, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202039016
Prior Transfer DateNov 29, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000049099
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 8, 2020
Property Address5637 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1126
Document Number2009939016
Instrument DateMar 10, 2020
Instrument9939016
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 15, 2020
Title CompanyCITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$188.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5637 S WOLCOTT AVE CHICAGO IL 606361126, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1126

Mortgage

Document Number2009939017
DateApr 8, 2020
Instrument9939017
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 7, 2050
Interest
Rate4.37%

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 22, 2017
Property Address5637 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1126
Document Number1735649099
Instrument DateNov 29, 2017
Instrument35649099
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$18.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16425 COTTAGE GROVE AVE SOUTH HOLLAND IL 604732345, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473-2345

September 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 12, 2017
Property Address5637 S WOLCOTT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1126
Document Number1725529097
Instrument DateAug 11, 2017
Instrument25529097
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD COPPELL TX 750194620, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$6,400 (-14.67%) Land $1,116 Building $5,284$64,000 (-14.67%) Land $11,160 Building $52,840
2023$1,582.00 (+2.59%)
2022$1,542.00 (+2.25%)$7,500 (-) Land $2,418 Building $5,082$75,000 (-) Land $24,180 Building $50,820
2021$1,508.00$7,500 Land $2,418 Building $5,082$75,000 Land $24,180 Building $50,820

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 (2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 2015 · rainfall accumulation

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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