Cook County property record for 3239 W 38th St, Chicago, IL 60632
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 885 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,213 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-35-410-014 |
| Primary APN | 16-35-410-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 885 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 885 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,100 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3239 W 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60632-2704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | ADAMS (SMITHS) SUB OF BLK 10 OF J H REES SUB S OF ILL INOIS & MICHIGAN CANAL SE SEC 35-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS SUB |
| Legal Block | 10,H, |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 580300 |
3239 W 38th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3239 W 38TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60632-2704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 12, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200435144 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $12,000 Land $7,998 Building $4,002 | $120,000 Land $79,980 Building $40,020 | |
| 2023 | $2,213.00 (+3.6%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,136.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,747 Land $7,750 Building $5,997 | $137,470 Land $77,500 Building $59,970 |
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.
FEMA maps place 3239 W 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 3239 W 38th St 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.
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 991 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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