1838 N Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1838 N Drake Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,776 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.102 acres (4,425 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$231,000 (Nov 2003)
Tax Bill	$6,709 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2020 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-35-406-027`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-35-406-027`
Alternative APN	`13-35-406-027-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,776 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1892
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,425 sqft (0.102 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1838 N DRAKE AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60647-4821
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	(SUBDIVISION) OF BLKS4-9 IN E SIMONS SUB OF SE SEC 35-40-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	40N
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	SIMONS SUB
Legal Block	4-9
Legal Lot Number	48
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	222800

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	1838 N DRAKE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647-4821
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 20, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 20, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 3, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200320226
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 8, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000779
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1838 N DRAKE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647-4821
Document Number	2006612025
Instrument Date	Feb 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 18, 2020
Title Company	TITLE365 - OMAHA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1838 N DRAKE AVE CHICAGO IL 606474821, CHICAGO, IL 60647-4821

Mortgage

Document Number	2006612025
Date	Mar 6, 2020
Instrument	6612025

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 5, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

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		$38,001 (+8.57%) Land $16,373 Building $21,628	$380,010 (+8.57%) Land $163,730 Building $216,280
2023	$6,709.00 (+2.95%)
2022	$6,517.00 Homeowner's exemption	$35,000 Land $13,275 Building $21,725	$350,000 Land $132,750 Building $217,250

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

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 1,190 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area	1,500 / 1,500
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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