438 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60653 Property Records

Cook County property record for 438 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60653 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeVacant Land
Lot Size0.48 acres (2,091 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$12,500 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$752 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Construction Loan
Dec 2025 Transfer
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-03-220-029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-03-220-029
Alternative APN
  • 20-03-220-029-0000

Exterior

Lot Area2,091 sqft (0.48 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address438 E 42ND PL
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60653-2916
Property CategoryVacant Land
Property TypeVacant Land > Uncategorized
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionHIGGINS, LAFLIN AND FURBERS
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract380200

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 20-03-220-029

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address39 RUFFLED FEATHERS DR, LEMONT, IL 60439-7753
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 28, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
COVANTAGE CU
Dec 10, 2025Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO
Feb 06, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Oct 26, 2023Administrator's Deed, Transfer
Aug 29, 2023Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE
Aug 29, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Aug 29, 2023Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 29, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 29, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20236144
Last Transfer DateJan 24, 2024
Transfer Doc0000045033
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address438 E 42ND PL, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2916
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 09, 2026
Title CompanyUNKNOWN, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0002828032
DateJan 28, 2026
Instrument2602828032
Lender
NameCOVANTAGE CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressANTIGO, WI 54409
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2025: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 10, 2025
Property Address438 E 42ND PL, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2916
Document Number0034427049
Instrument DateNov 24, 2025
Instrument2534427049
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2025
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address39 RUFFLED FEATHERS DR, LEMONT, IL 60439-7753

February 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 06, 2024
Property Address438 E 42ND PL, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2916
Document Number0003745033
Instrument DateJan 24, 2024
Instrument2403745033
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 19, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

October 2023: Administrator's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeAdministrator's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 26, 2023
Property Address438 E 42ND PL, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2916
Document Number0029906089
Instrument DateOct 12, 2023
Instrument2329906089
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 06, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address99-1004 OHELOPAPA PL, AIEA, HI 96701-3203

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7061 NORTH AVE # 314, 314, OAK PARK, IL 60302-1015

August 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 29, 2023
Property Address438 E 42ND PL, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2916
Document Number0024106142
Instrument DateAug 11, 2023
Instrument2324106142
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 07, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 29, 2023
Property Address438 E 42ND PL, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2916
Document Number0024106144
Instrument DateAug 11, 2023
Instrument2324106144
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 07, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$12.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address99-1004 OHELOPAPA PL, AIEA, HI 96701-5644

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address185 N1 FRANKLIN ST, N1, CHICAGO, IL 60606-1929

August 2023: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 29, 2023
Property Address438 E 42ND PL, CHICAGO, IL 60653-2916
Document Number0024106143
Instrument DateAug 11, 2023
Instrument2324106143
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 07, 2023
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,319 (+105.94%) Land $7,319$73,190 (+105.94%) Land $73,190
2023$752.00 (+2.59%)$3,554 (-) Land $3,554$35,540 (-) Land $35,540
2022$733.00 (+2.37%)$3,554 (-) Land $3,554$35,540 (-) Land $35,540
2021$716.00$3,554 Land $3,554$35,540 Land $35,540

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District
listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 579 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
XfinityCable2,000 / 250
Radiate HoldingsCable1,500 / 50
VerizonFixed Wireless1,000 / 75
AT&TDSL100 / 20

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