1. Home
  2. Illinois
  3. Cook County
  4. Chicago
  5. W Wolfram St

1538 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1538 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details8 bd · 3 ba · 2,877 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$875,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$17,301 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale
Apr 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-29-124-030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-29-124-030
Alternative APN
  • 14-29-124-030-0000

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Units7 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,877 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address1538 W WOLFRAM ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60657-7034
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-3.5
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF BLK5 IN WM LILL & HEIRS OF MICHAEL D IVERSEY SUB IN NW SEC 29-40-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionIVERSEY SUB
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract62700

Owner

1538 W Wolfram St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2021.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4425 S WESTERN BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60609-3032
Owner TypeCompany

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 19, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
PROPER TITLE LLC
Apr 16, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 1, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202128713
Prior Transfer DateApr 14, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000022055
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMay 19, 2021
Property Address1538 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-7034
Document Number0013928713
Instrument DateApr 22, 2021
Instrument2113928713
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$875.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4139 W ODGEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60623-2825

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 16, 2018
Property Address1538 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-7034
Document Number1810622055
Instrument DateApr 12, 2018
Instrument10622055
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1538 W WOLFRAM ST CHICAGO IL 606577034, CHICAGO, IL 60657-7034

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$81,000 Land $40,500 Building $40,500$810,000 Land $405,000 Building $405,000
2023$17,301.00 (+2.59%)
2022$16,865.00 (+6.61%) Homeowner's exemption$82,000 (-) Land $46,875 Building $35,125$820,000 (-) Land $468,750 Building $351,250
2021$15,819.00$82,000 Land $46,875 Building $35,125$820,000 Land $468,750 Building $351,250

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 1538 W Wolfram St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 1538 W Wolfram St 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 1,463 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

Nearby Properties on W Wolfram St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures