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10138 S Ave M, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Records

Cook County property record for 10138 S Ave M, Chicago, IL 60617

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$38,000 (Dec 2008)
Tax Bill$1,024 (2022)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-08-119-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-08-119-040
Alternative APN
  • 26-08-119-040-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,848 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address10138 S AVENUE M
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60617-5924
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range15E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionTAYLORS ADD 03
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract520200

Owner

10138 S Ave M, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2021.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address10424 S AVENUE M, CHICAGO, IL 60617-6213
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 30, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 30, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 30, 2007
Deed Document Number200826230
Last Transfer DateSep 29, 2021
Transfer Doc0000001184
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 6, 2021
Property Address10138 S AVENUE M, CHICAGO, IL 60617-5924
Document Number0027901184
Instrument DateSep 29, 2021
Instrument2127901184
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address10424 S AVENUE M, 10424, CHICAGO, IL 60617-6213

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address10138 S AVENUE M, CHICAGO, IL 60617-5924

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$11,400 Land $2,344 Building $9,056$114,000 Land $23,440 Building $90,560
2022$1,024.00$4,967 Land $3,125 Building $1,842$49,670 Land $31,250 Building $18,420

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 10138 S Ave M in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.

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 Claims1 (1993)
Most Recent ClaimJun 1993 · Severe Storms & Flooding

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 10138 S Ave M 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 275 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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