Cook County property record for 2138 Dekalb St, Chicago, IL 60612
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $228,500 (Apr 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,527 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-18-318-019 |
| Primary APN | 17-18-318-019 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 1,960 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 2138 DEKALB ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PD 30 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF LTS 20-24 OF BLK 7 OF FLOURNOYS RESU B OF JONES & PATRICKS ADD TO CHGO IN EH SW SEC 18-39-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATRICKS ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20-24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 838200 |
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 | 2138 W BOWLER ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4202 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1997570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2138 DEKALB ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0025520064 |
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| Date | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2425520064 |
| Name | WINTRUST BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60604 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 8.5% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $45,000 (-) Land $10,976 Building $34,024 | $450,000 (-) Land $109,760 Building $340,240 | |
| 2023 | $9,527.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $9,287.00 | $45,000 Land $8,820 Building $36,180 | $450,000 Land $88,200 Building $361,800 |
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 · 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 Claims | 2 (2014–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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