Cook County property record for 2538 S Wallace St, Chicago, IL 60616
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (1,980 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,633 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-28-132-035 |
| Primary APN | 17-28-132-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 5 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 1,980 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 2538 S WALLACE ST |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60616-1813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | PD 204 |
| Legal Description | (BRIARD) & (LANCASTERS) SUB OF BLKS15,21-22, PT BLK14 , WH BLK16, EH BLK17, NH & SE BLK23 IN SOUTH BRANCH ADD TO CHICAGO, EX |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIARD & LANCASTERS |
| Legal Block | 14-17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 840200 |
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 assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2538 S WALLACE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616-1813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $40,000 (-) Land $10,791 Building $29,209 | $400,000 (-) Land $107,910 Building $292,090 | |
| 2023 | $1,633.00 (-0.55%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,642.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $40,000 Land $8,712 Building $31,288 | $400,000 Land $87,120 Building $312,880 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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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 710 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Everywhere Wireless, Google Fiber, Radiate Holdings, T-Mobile USA.
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