5539 Kenwood Ave Chicago, IL 60637 / 1755

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 07/21/2025)
  • 6 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 6.125 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 5539 Kenwood Ave, Chicago IL, 60637-1755. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

The single-family home is situated at 5539 Kenwood Avenue, Chicago, IL.

Facts

  • Built in 1888
  • Lot size 6,125 sqft
  • Construction Masonry
  • Bedrooms 6
  • Bathrooms 2
  • Stories 2 story with basement
  • Basement Unfinished Basement
  • Structure type Other
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior material Brick
  • Roof type Shingle (Not Wood)
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Misc

  • Units 1

Listing info

  • Last sold Sep 2012 for $924,500

Features

  • Fireplace

Householders and Tenants for 5539 Kenwood Ave, Chicago IL

Purchase History

DateEventPriceSourceAgents
09/11/2012 Sold $924,500 Public records Lucid Realty
08/16/2012 Sold $924,500 Agent Submission Lucid Realty
07/02/2001 Sold $816,000 Public records
12/06/1994 Sold $385,000 Public records

PURCHASE HISTORY 5539 Kenwood Ave, Chicago IL

12/06/199408/16/2012Date$0$100k$200k$300k$400k$500k$600k$700k$800k$900k$1.0MPrices

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2013 $10,770 $61,844 N/A
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Kenwood Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
07 Mar 2015 Fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Exterior stairway, ramp, or fire escape
Heat Source —
Hot ember or ash
24 Feb 2015 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Street, other
16 May 2014 Fire, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Corridor, mall
First Ignition —
Household utensils
Heat Source —
Spark, ember or flame from operating equipment
31 Dec 2013 Fire, other
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Mattress, pillow
Heat Source —
Arcing

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Kenwood Ave Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
28 Dec 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
14 Dec 2015 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
24-hour care Nursing homes, 4 or more persons
14 Dec 2015 Trash or rubbish fire, contained
Property Use —
Street or road in commercial area
04 Dec 2015 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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