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Last sold for $102,500 on Sep 20, 2011

5538 S ROCKWELL ST

CHICAGO, IL 60629
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,794 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,750 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$102,500 · Sep 20, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,176 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$23,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,875
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,125
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,999
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$230,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
52
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
71
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.16 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Carson Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Gage Park High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.1 mi

District: Chicago Public School District 299

Neighborhood · ZIP 60629These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.68
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.108,818
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,568
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,050
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

5538 S Rockwell St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Garage Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Cook County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Cook County

How it measures up in Chicago 60629

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Chicago 60629.

Living area1,794 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,178 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size3,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1939Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 5538 S Rockwell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGarage ParkChicago 60629Cook County
Living areabigger than1,794 ft²80% of homes79% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,750 ft²61% of homes56% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than192553% of homes39% of homes23% of homes

About 5538 S Rockwell St

When did 5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL last sell?

5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL last sold on Sep 20, 2011 for $102,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL?

5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,794 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL built?

5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL?

5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL is assigned to Carson Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Gage Park High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Chicago Public School District 299. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL compare to other homes in Chicago 60629?

Among the 23,014 homes in Chicago 60629, it is bigger than 79% of them (1,794 ft² against a typical 1,178 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (3,750 ft² against a typical 3,746 ft²) and it is newer than 39% of them (1925 against a typical 1939). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 5538 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL was $4,176. The county assessed it at $23,000.

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