Cook County property record for 4138 W Nelson St, Chicago, IL 60641
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,948 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Apr 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $7,349 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-27-212-040 |
| Primary APN | 13-27-212-040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,948 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,625 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4138 W NELSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (BELMONT)(GARDENS) A SUB OF PT OF THE NE SEC 27-40-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELMONT GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43,44 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 210400 |
4138 W Nelson St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2006.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4140 W NELSON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-5634 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20064153 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000004153 |
| 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 | $42,001 Land $17,438 Building $24,563 | $420,010 Land $174,380 Building $245,630 | |
| 2023 | $7,349.00 (+2.91%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,141.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,005 Land $14,068 Building $23,937 | $380,050 Land $140,680 Building $239,370 |
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 4138 W Nelson St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2007 · 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.
The area around 4138 W Nelson 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 980 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,500 / 1,500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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