1936 W 38th St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1936 W 38th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	6 bd · 2 ba · 2,592 sqft · built 1883
Lot Size	0.108 acres (4,687 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$77,500 (Dec 2012)
Tax Bill	$5,940 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-31-416-042`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-31-416-042`
Alternative APN	`17-31-416-042-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,592 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1883
Effective Year Built	Effective 1885
Architectural Style	Multi-Family
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Foundation Type	Slab (Mat/Raft)
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,687 sqft (0.108 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1936 W 38TH ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60609-2033
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	(HARLANDS) SUB OF WH OF BLK 32 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF EH SEC 31-39-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	31
Legal Subdivision	HARLANDS SUB
Legal Block	32
Legal Lot Number	21,20
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	590600

Historic Designation

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

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 October 21, 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	9052 NASHVILLE AVE, OAK LAWN, IL 60453-1459
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 19, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 19, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 8, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20121055
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 20, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000315
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	1936 W 38TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2033
Document Number	2035710101
Instrument Date	Nov 12, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 7, 2021
Title Company	LAKESHORE TITLE AGENCY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	1936 W 38TH ST CHICAGO IL 606092033, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2033

Mortgage

Document Number	2035710101
Date	Dec 22, 2020
Instrument	35710101

Lender

Name	UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	WESTCHESTER, IL 60154

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 21, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.25%

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		$34,000 (+21.43%) Land $14,530 Building $19,470	$340,000 (+21.43%) Land $145,300 Building $194,700
2023	$5,940.00 (+2.57%)
2022	$5,791.00	$27,999 Land $11,717 Building $16,282	$279,990 Land $117,170 Building $162,820

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 173 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20