Cook County property record for 8720 S 55th Ct, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,961 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $8,467 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-04-101-129 |
| Primary APN | 24-04-101-129 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,961 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,185 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8720 S 55TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | OAK LAWN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60453-1247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (OMALLEYS) RESUB OF EH N55FT OF LT3 IN KAUPS ADD TO O AK LAWN SUB OF LT5 IN SUB OF WH NE & NW SEC 04-37-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | KAUPS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 822200 |
8720 S 55th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1996.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8720 S 55TH CT, OAK LAWN, IL 60453-1247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996395 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Worth Township |
| Municipality | Oak Lawn Village |
| Elementary School District | Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,001 Land $6,430 Building $24,571 | $310,010 Land $64,300 Building $245,710 | |
| 2023 | $8,467.00 (+8.25%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,822.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,072 Land $5,511 Building $18,561 | $240,720 Land $55,110 Building $185,610 |
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 8720 S 55th Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 8720 S 55th Ct 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 | CENTRAL STICKNEY SD serves 2,400 people · EPA ID IL0315570 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | OAK LAWN |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 913 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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