3238 W Crystal St, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 3238 W Crystal St, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size	0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$349,500 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,705 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-02-226-024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-02-226-024`
Alternative APN	`16-02-226-024-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,080 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1893
Effective Year Built	Effective 1895
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	3238 W CRYSTAL ST
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60651-2401
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	L62 S E GROSSS 5TH HUMBOLDT PARK AD DT TO CHICAGO SUBD SE1/4 NE1/4 S2 T39N R13E
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	02
Legal Subdivision	S E GROSSS 5TH HUMBOLDT PARK A
Legal Lot Number	62
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	230900

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	3238 W CRYSTAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2401
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 13, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLIANT CU
Mar 20, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage KEY MTG SVCS
Aug 8, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage KEY MTG SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 8, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 8, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 4, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201819350
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 2, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000045071
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	3238 W CRYSTAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2401
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 26, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0019421368
Date	Jul 13, 2021
Instrument	2119421368

Lender

Name	ALLIANT CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	CHICAGO, IL 60666

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2036

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.5%

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	3238 W CRYSTAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2401
Document Number	2009903057
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2020
Title Company	CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	3238 W CRYSTAL ST CHICAGO IL 606512401, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2401

Mortgage

Document Number	2009903057
Date	Apr 8, 2020
Instrument	9903057

Lender

Name	KEY MTG SVCS
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 7, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 8, 2018
Property Address	3238 W CRYSTAL ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2401
Document Number	1822019350
Instrument Date	Jul 27, 2018
Instrument	22019350
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$349.50
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	3238 W CRYSTAL ST CHICAGO IL 606512401, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2401

Mortgage

Document Number	1822019351
Date	Aug 8, 2018
Instrument	22019351

Lender

Name	KEY MTG SVCS
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SCHAUMBURG, IL 60173

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 7, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.62%

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		$30,602 (-12.57%) Land $4,650 Building $25,952	$306,020 (-12.57%) Land $46,500 Building $259,520
2023	$6,705.00 (+3.23%)
2022	$6,495.00	$35,000 Land $3,720 Building $31,280	$350,000 Land $37,200 Building $312,800

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.

Flood

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

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

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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Verizon, Zentro.

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