Cook County property record for 4138 S Berkeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,449 sqft · built 1891 |
| Lot Size | 0.033 acres (1,423 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,649 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-02-116-023 |
| Primary APN | 20-02-116-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,449 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1891 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,423 sqft (0.033 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4138 S BERKELEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60653-3010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RM-5 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) LTS89-91 FERRY FARWELL TURNER & BONDS R ESUB BLK3 BAYARD & PALMER ADD SUB 11.22 CHS N & ADJ S25RDS LYG W HYDE P |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMER ADD SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 89-91 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 836400 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4138 S BERKELEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199544 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018145 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4138 S BERKELEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3010 |
| Document Number | 0000018145 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 4138 S BERKELEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3010 |
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 | $43,001 (+43.34%) Land $4,981 Building $38,020 | $430,010 (+43.34%) Land $49,810 Building $380,200 | |
| 2023 | $5,649.00 (+3.03%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,483.00 Homeowner's exemption | $29,999 Land $4,980 Building $25,019 | $299,990 Land $49,800 Building $250,190 |
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.
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.
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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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 346 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon, Zentro.
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