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6538 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 Property Records

Cook County property record for 6538 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Detailsbuilt 1984
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$155,000 (Dec 2016)
Tax Bill$4,474 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-24-223-035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-24-223-035
Alternative APN
  • 19-24-223-035-0000

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Lot Area5,500 sqft (0.126 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address6538 S WESTERN AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60636
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeB1-2
Legal Description(COBE) & (MCKINNONS)(67TH) ST & (WESTERN) AVE SUB OF SE NE SEC 24-38-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionCOBE & MCKINNONS 67TH ST & WESTERN
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number16,17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract660800

Owner

6538 S Western Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 2026.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address18415 GOUGAR RD, JOLIET, IL 60432-9794
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 6, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201646113
Last Transfer DateMar 1, 2026
Transfer Doc0000008005
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 4, 2026
Property Address6538 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636
Document Number0000008005
Instrument DateMar 1, 2026
Instrument20268005
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address18415 GOUGAR RD, JOLIET, IL 60432-9794

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$22,237 Land $20,625 Building $1,612$88,948 Land $82,500 Building $6,448
2023$4,474.00 (+2.59%)
2022$4,361.00 (+2.3%)$21,204 (-) Land $19,593 Building $1,611$84,816 (-) Land $78,372 Building $6,444
2021$4,263.00$21,204 Land $19,593 Building $1,611$84,816 Land $78,372 Building $6,444

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

FEMA maps place 6538 S Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.

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 (2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2014 · 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

The area around 6538 S Western Ave 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 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 1,122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

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