1537 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1537 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,078,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$21,243 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Sale & Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-29-128-009`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-29-128-009`
Alternative APN	`14-29-128-009-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,684 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1901
Effective Year Built	Effective 1903
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1537 W WOLFRAM ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60657-4017
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RT-3.5
Legal Description	(SUBDIVISION) OF BLK4 EX S173FT OF E483FT IN WM LILL & HEIRS OF MICHAEL DIVERSEY SUB IN NW SEC 29-40-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	40N
Legal Section	29
Legal Subdivision	MICHAEL DIVERSEY SUB
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	22
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	62700

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1537 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-4017
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 26, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202057139
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 13, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0000029087
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jun 5, 2020
Property Address	1537 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-4017
Document Number	2015757139
Instrument Date	May 8, 2020
Instrument	15757139
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 23, 2020
Title Company	PRAIRIE TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,078.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	1537 W WOLFRAM ST CHICAGO IL 606574017, CHICAGO, IL 60657-4017

Mortgage

Document Number	2015757140
Date	Jun 5, 2020
Instrument	15757140

Lender

Name	ARCOLA FIRST BK
Type	Bank
Address	ARCOLA, IL 61910

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 4, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.95%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$99,000 (-4.81%) Land $49,499 Building $49,501	$990,000 (-4.81%) Land $494,990 Building $495,010
2023	$21,243.00 (+2.69%)
2022	$20,687.00 Homeowner's exemption	$104,000 Land $47,250 Building $56,750	$1,040,000 Land $472,500 Building $567,500

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 Risk	Not 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 System	CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Mar 2026
Lead	6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	8 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 1,463 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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