Cook County property record for 17 E 38th St, Chicago, IL 60653
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.032 acres (1,406 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,036 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-34-321-016 |
| Primary APN | 17-34-321-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 1,406 sqft (0.032 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 17 E 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60653-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | C1-3 |
| Legal Description | CHARLES P (MITCHELLS) SUB LTS22-24 IN C H WALKERS SUB OF W5ACS N & ADJ S10ACS OF WH SW SEC 34-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | MITCHELLS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 351400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 E 38TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653-1505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010034 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,000 (+23.09%) Land $6,116 Building $18,884 | $250,000 (+23.09%) Land $61,160 Building $188,840 | |
| 2023 | $3,036.00 (+48.97%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,038.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Additional exemption filed | $20,311 Land $4,921 Building $15,390 | $203,110 Land $49,210 Building $153,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 331 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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