5541 University Ave Chicago, IL 60637 / 1521

Residence for Single Family

(UPDATED: 09/17/2025)
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 7.500 square feet
Property Report

Information about property on 5541 University Ave, Chicago IL, 60637-1521. Find out owner contacts, building history, price, neighborhood at Homemetry Address Directory.

Property Details

The single-family property stands at 5541 University Ave, Chicago, IL.

Facts

  • Built in 1910
  • Lot size 7,500 sqft
  • Construction Frame
  • Bedrooms 6
  • Bathrooms 3
  • Stories 2 story with basement
  • Basement Unfinished Basement
  • Foundation Slab
  • Structure type Other
  • Exterior Home Features
  • Exterior material Wood
  • Roof type Shingle (Not Wood)
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Misc

  • Units 1

Listing info

  • Last sold Oct 1984 for $330,000

Householders and Tenants for 5541 University Ave, Chicago IL

Cost estimate history

YearTaxAssessmentMarket
2013 $11,795 $64,851 N/A
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Where is 5541 University Ave, Chicago IL located on map?

University Ave Fire Incident History

To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
08 Nov 2015 Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Bedroom - < 5 persons; included are jail or prison
10 Jul 2015 Passenger vehicle fire
Property Use —
Residential street, road or residential driveway
16 Feb 2015 Fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Heat Source —
Match
20 Sep 2014 Fire, other
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Substructure area or space, crawl space
First Ignition —
Rubbish, trash, or waste
Heat Source —
Heat from other open flame or smoking materials

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

To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
25 Nov 2015 Carbon monoxide incident
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
02 Oct 2015 Carbon monoxide incident
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
27 Sep 2015 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG)
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
23 Sep 2015 Carbon monoxide incident
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling

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  • 1 bath
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  • 2 baths
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  • 5 beds
  • 2 baths
  • Lot: 3,125 sqft
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  • 2 baths
  • Lot: 3,125 sqft
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