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5738 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5738 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-18-118-034

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-18-118-034
Alternative APN
  • 20-18-118-034-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,056 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,056 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5738 S DAMEN AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60636-1506
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(KELLY) (BROTHERS) (GAGE) PARK ADD SUB LTS12-47 & S19 FT LT48 BLK9 DEWEYS SUB S1819FT N1986FT E1127.8FT & S290FT N2276FT E837
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionKELLY BROTHERS GAGE
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number12-48
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract670500

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 Address5738 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1506
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateJul 14, 2023
Transfer Doc0000022033
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 15, 2023
Property Address5738 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1506
Document Number0025822033
Instrument DateJul 14, 2023
Instrument2325822033
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5738 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1506

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5738 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1506

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

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,400 (+60.04%) Land $1,125 Building $5,275$64,000 (+60.04%) Land $11,250 Building $52,750
2022$3,999 (-) Land $2,437 Building $1,562$39,990 (-) Land $24,370 Building $15,620
2021$3,999 Land $2,437 Building $1,562$39,990 Land $24,370 Building $15,620

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 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 422 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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