Cook County property record for 8736 S 55th Ct, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,639 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,030 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,467 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-04-101-098 |
| Primary APN | 24-04-101-098 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,639 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,030 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8736 S 55TH CT |
|---|---|
| City | OAK LAWN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60453-1247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | KAUPS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WORTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 822200 |
8736 S 55th Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8736 S 55TH CT, OAK LAWN, IL 60453-1247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200535071 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045229 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8736 S 55TH CT, OAK LAWN, IL 60453-1247 |
| Document Number | 0003045229 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1998488 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2303045229 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 8736 S 55TH CT, OAK LAWN, IL 60453-1247 |
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 | $29,729 Land $5,621 Building $24,108 | $297,290 Land $56,210 Building $241,080 | |
| 2023 | $8,467.00 (+22.18%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,930.00 Homeowner's exemption | $21,716 Land $4,818 Building $16,898 | $217,160 Land $48,180 Building $168,980 |
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 8736 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 8736 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 | OAK LAWN serves 58,362 people · EPA ID IL0312220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 9 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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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