Cook County property record for 5948 S Throop St, Chicago, IL 60636
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,546 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (Dec 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $633 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-17-305-041 |
| Primary APN | 20-17-305-041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,546 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1897 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 5948 S THROOP ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60636-1814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | JAMES U (BORDENS) SUB OF NW NE SW SEC 17-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | BORDENS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 670900 |
5948 S Throop St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2010.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5948 S THROOP ST, CHICAGO, IL 60636-1814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20104250 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 12, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055033 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,501 Land $938 Building $6,563 | $75,010 Land $9,380 Building $65,630 | |
| 2023 | $633.00 (+2.76%) | ||
| 2022 | $616.00 (+2.16%) | $2,999 (-) Land $1,562 Building $1,437 | $29,990 (-) Land $15,620 Building $14,370 |
| 2021 | $603.00 | $2,999 Land $1,562 Building $1,437 | $29,990 Land $15,620 Building $14,370 |
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 5948 S Throop 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 5948 S Throop 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 705 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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