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1938 W Estes Ave, Chicago, IL 60626 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1938 W Estes Ave, Chicago, IL 60626

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details34 bd · 16,797 sqft · built 1928
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$2,415,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$44,922 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2026 Construction Loan
Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-31-200-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-31-200-017
Alternative APN
  • 11-31-200-017-0000

Interior

Bedrooms34 Beds
Units37 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area16,797 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1928
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1931
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Lot Area8,500 sqft (0.195 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1938 W ESTES AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60626-6988
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(ROGERS)(PARK) SUB NE & PT NW E OF RIDGE RD SEC31 & W H NW SEC32 & ALL SEC30 S I.B.L. SEC 30-41-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section30
Legal SubdivisionROGERS PARK
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract10701

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address180 N LA SALLE ST, 2025, CHICAGO, IL 60601-2611
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 7, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK
Oct 12, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Oct 12, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
CAMBRIDGE TITLE COMPANY
Sep 11, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 12, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20218241
Prior Transfer DateSep 18, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000019290
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 7, 2026
Property Address1938 W ESTES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60626-6988
Document Number0000010076
Instrument DateSep 23, 2026
Instrument202628010076
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 14, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership, 266

Mortgage

Document Number0000010076,
DateOct 7, 2026
Instrument202628010076
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate-1%

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 12, 2021
Property Address1938 W ESTES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60626-6988
Document Number0028508241
Instrument DateSep 28, 2021
Instrument2128508241
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2021
Title CompanyCALIFORNIA TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,415.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address180 N LA SALLE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60601-2501

Mortgage

Document Number0028508242
DateOct 12, 2021
Instrument2128508242
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2051

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 12, 2021
Property Address1938 W ESTES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60626-6988
Document Number0028508240
Instrument DateSep 1, 2021
Instrument2128508240
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 25, 2021
Title CompanyCAMBRIDGE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1934 W ESTES AVE # 38, 38, CHICAGO, IL 60626-2342

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 11, 2018
Property Address1938 W ESTES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60626-6988
Document Number1825419290
Instrument DateSep 18, 2017
Instrument25419290
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1222 S RIDGE RD LAKE FOREST IL 600453878, LAKE FOREST, IL 60045-3878

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$223,600 (+49.74%) Land $19,125 Building $204,475$2,236,000 (+49.74%) Land $191,250 Building $2,044,750
2024$44,922.00 (+42.58%)
2023$31,506.00 (+2.58%)
2022$30,713.00$149,323 Land $12,537 Building $136,786$1,493,230 Land $125,370 Building $1,367,860

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 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

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 781 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

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