Cook County property record for 1738 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60614
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,032 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.061 acres (2,668 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $725,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $24,441 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-33-417-024 |
| Primary APN | 14-33-417-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,032 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 | 2,668 sqft (0.061 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1738 N WELLS ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60614-5807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-5 |
| Legal Description | (SIM) & (DANTINS) SUB OF LTS14-19 & S63FT OF LT13 OF NORTH ADD TO CHICAGO A SUB OF SW SE SEC 33-40-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SIM & DANTINS |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-19 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 71500 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Old Town Triangle Historic District listed 1984 · 469 contributing resources · NRIS 84000347 |
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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 | 1738 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60614-5807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199993 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $134,315 (+12.72%) Land $41,354 Building $92,961 | $1,343,150 (+12.72%) Land $413,540 Building $929,610 | |
| 2023 | $24,441.00 (+2.68%) | ||
| 2022 | $23,804.00 Homeowner's exemption | $119,155 Land $33,350 Building $85,805 | $1,191,550 Land $333,500 Building $858,050 |
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.
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 |
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| 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 978 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 Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.
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