2238 N Laporte Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2238 N Laporte Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$153,000 (Dec 2012)
Tax Bill	$2,930 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2022 Second Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-33-211-030`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-33-211-030`
Alternative APN	`13-33-211-030-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,200 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1909
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2238 N LAPORTE AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60639-3206
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	(JENNINGS) SUB OF LT2 IN COUNTY CLERKS DIV OF E3/4 OF SEC 33-40-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	40N
Legal Section	33
Legal Subdivision	JENNINGS SUB
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4009
Census Tract	191100

Owner

2238 N Laporte Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2012.

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 File
Mailing Address	2238 N LAPORTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-3206
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 1, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DISCOVER BANK
Dec 13, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FIFTH THIRD MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 7, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201235183
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	2238 N LAPORTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-3206
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 3, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0030533076
Date	Nov 1, 2022
Instrument	2230533076

Lender

Name	DISCOVER BANK
Type	Bank
Address	GREENWOOD, DE 19950

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2052

Interest

Rate	4.94%

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	2238 N LAPORTE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-3206
Document Number	1735546108
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	2238 N LAPORTE AVE CHICAGO IL 606393206, CHICAGO, IL 60639-3206

Mortgage

Document Number	1735546108
Date	Dec 21, 2017
Instrument	35546108

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CINCINNATI, OH 45227

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 20, 2047

Interest

Rate	4.37%

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		$21,795 Land $5,828 Building $15,967	$217,950 Land $58,280 Building $159,670
2023	$2,930.00 (+3.39%)
2022	$2,834.00 (+1.61%)	$17,193 (-) Land $4,725 Building $12,468	$171,930 (-) Land $47,250 Building $124,680
2021	$2,789.00	$17,193 Land $4,725 Building $12,468	$171,930 Land $47,250 Building $124,680

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

FEMA maps place 2238 N Laporte Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 2238 N Laporte Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 1,156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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