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12 E 38th St, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 12 E 38th St, Chicago, IL 60653

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Lot Size0.72 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,323 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Transfer
Feb 2022 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-34-320-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-34-320-007
Alternative APN
  • 17-34-320-007-0000

Exterior

Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.72 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address12 E 38TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Local Zoning CodeC1-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section34
Legal SubdivisionMARY A BROWNS SUB OF LT12 IN BROWNS SU
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
Census Tract351400

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12950 S GOLFVIEW LN, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463-2215
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 23, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMP
Feb 1, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE
Sep 7, 2017Tax Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 23, 2022
Deed SaleJun 23, 2022
Prior SaleFeb 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202233315
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 23, 2022
Property Address12 E 38TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653
Document Number0017433315
Instrument DateMay 31, 2022
Instrument2217433315
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedJul 4, 2022
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMP

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12950 S GOLFVIEW LN, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463-2215

February 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 1, 2022
Property Address12 E 38TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653
Document Number0003233330
Instrument DateOct 21, 2021
Instrument2203233330
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2022
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$86.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address372 LAUREL RD, PEARL RIVER, NY 10965-1034

September 2017: Tax Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 7, 2017
Property Address12 E 38TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653
Document Number1725022021
Instrument DateAug 15, 2017
Instrument25022021
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPartnership
Address77 W WASHINGTON ST #1115 CHICAGO IL 606023255, 1115, CHICAGO, IL 60602-3255

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$9,375 (+5%) Land $9,375$93,750 (+5%) Land $93,750
2023$1,323.00 (+2.64%)
2022$1,289.00$6,250 Land $6,250$62,500 Land $62,500

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

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