1. Home
  2. Illinois
  3. Cook County
  4. Riverdale
  5. E 138th St

26 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL 60827 Property Records

Cook County property record for 26 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL 60827

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,706 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,625 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$29,000 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill$4,149 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Sale
Jan 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN29-04-205-047

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN29-04-205-047
Alternative APN
  • 29-04-205-047-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,706 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1919
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,625 sqft (0.152 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address26 E 138TH ST
CityRIVERDALE
StateIL
Zip60827-2923
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SPIES) ADD TO (CHICAGO) SUB OF PT EX RR NH NE SEC 04-36-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township36N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionSPIES ADD TO CHICAGO
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number8-10
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionTHORNTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract826600

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 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 Address26 E 138TH ST, RIVERDALE, IL 60827-2923
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 22, 2022Deed, Transfer
Jan 29, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 22, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 4, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022319003
Prior Transfer DateFeb 12, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000319003
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 22, 2022
Property Address26 E 138TH ST, RIVERDALE, IL 60827-2923
Document Number0005319003
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2022
Instrument2205319003
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 9, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$29.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26 E 138TH ST, RIVERDALE, IL 60827-2923

January 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 29, 2020
Property Address26 E 138TH ST, RIVERDALE, IL 60827-2923
Document Number2002913125
Instrument DateAug 9, 2017
Instrument2913125
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2056 N 67TH PL CHICAGO IL 60636, CHICAGO, IL 60636

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionThornton Township
MunicipalityRiverdale Village
Elementary School DistrictDolton School District 148 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictThornton Township High School District 205 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$8,700 (+45.8%) Land $2,484 Building $6,216$87,000 (+45.8%) Land $24,840 Building $62,160
2023$4,149.00 (-27.89%)
2022$5,754.00$5,967 Land $2,484 Building $3,483$59,670 Land $24,840 Building $34,830

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1999–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 2014 · 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.

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 SystemRIVERDALE
serves 10,266 people · EPA ID IL0312580
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CHICAGO
Last State InspectionAug 2024
Lead5 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 265 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T.

Nearby Properties on E 138th St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures