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8844 S 55th Ct, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8844 S 55th Ct, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1966
Lot Size0.157 acres (6,847 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$217,500 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill$6,632 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN24-04-101-120

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN24-04-101-120
Alternative APN
  • 24-04-101-120-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,222 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,222 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1966
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1966
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialFrame/Masonry
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,847 sqft (0.157 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address8844 S 55TH CT
CityOAK LAWN
StateIL
Zip60453-1249
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range13E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionMORANS
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionWORTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract822200

Owner

8844 S 55th Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2017.

Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address8844 S 55TH CT, OAK LAWN, IL 60453-1249
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 11, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 11, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 9, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201710168
Prior Transfer DateAug 14, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000025000
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 11, 2017
Property Address8844 S 55TH CT, OAK LAWN, IL 60453-1249
Document Number1701110168
Instrument DateDec 13, 2016
Instrument1110168
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$218.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address3454 W 64TH CHICAGO IL 60620, CHICAGO, IL 60620

Mortgage

Document Number1701110169
DateJan 11, 2017
Instrument1110169
Lender
NameGREAT LAKES CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressNORTH CHICAGO, IL 60064
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 10, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionWorth Township
MunicipalityOak Lawn Village
Elementary School DistrictOak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictOak Lawn Community High School District 229 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$25,000 Land $4,793 Building $20,207$250,000 Land $47,930 Building $202,070
2023$6,632.00 (+21.15%)
2022$5,474.00 Homeowner's exemption$17,873 Land $4,108 Building $13,765$178,730 Land $41,080 Building $137,650

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 8844 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 8844 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 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 SystemOAK LAWN
serves 58,362 people · EPA ID IL0312220
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CHICAGO
Last State InspectionJul 2024
Lead9 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 913 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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