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3229 W 38th St, Chicago, IL 60632 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3229 W 38th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size0.068 acres (2,976 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$269,000 (May 2024)
Tax Bill$2,646 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-35-410-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-35-410-018
Alternative APN
  • 16-35-410-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,146 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1893
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialFrame/Masonry
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,976 sqft (0.068 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address3229 W 38TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60632-2704
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionADAMS (SMITHS) SUB OF BLK 10 OF J H REES SUB S OF ILL INOIS & MICHIGAN CANAL SE SEC 35-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionSMITHS SUB
Legal Block10,H,
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract580300

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 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 Address3229 W 38TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632-2704
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 23, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202428382
Prior Transfer DateOct 10, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000022027
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2024: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 23, 2024
Property Address3229 W 38TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632-2704
Document Number0002322027
Instrument DateOct 10, 2023
Instrument2402322027
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 31, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$150.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4334 N MONITOR AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634-1743

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$15,000 (-4.99%) Land $9,226 Building $5,774$150,000 (-4.99%) Land $92,260 Building $57,740
2023$2,646.00 (+3.44%)
2022$2,558.00 (+2.12%)$15,788 (-) Land $7,440 Building $8,348$157,880 (-) Land $74,400 Building $83,480
2021$2,505.00 Homeowner's exemption$15,788 Land $7,440 Building $8,348$157,880 Land $74,400 Building $83,480

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 Policies1 in force

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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