1538 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1538 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential
Details2 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,124 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$700,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$7,596 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-20-309-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-20-309-026
Alternative APN
  • 17-20-309-026-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,124 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1897
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address1538 W 19TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60608-2910
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Specialized > Other
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(STEWARTS) SUB OF SH OF BLK5 OF JOHNSTON & LEES SUB O F SW SEC 20-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionSTEWARTS SUB
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract310700

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Pilsen Historic District
listed 2006 · 4,405 contributing resources · NRIS 05001609

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1505 ELLIOT DR, MUNSTER, IN 46321-3122
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 9, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20242195
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$46,000 (+27.78%) Land $11,470 Building $34,530$460,000 (+27.78%) Land $114,700 Building $345,300
2023$7,596.00 (+2.59%)
2022$7,404.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$36,000 Land $9,300 Building $26,700$360,000 Land $93,000 Building $267,000

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Zentro.

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