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438 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609 Property Records

Cook County property record for 438 W Root St, Chicago, IL 60609

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$220,000 (Aug 2011)
Tax Bill$6,474 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2023 Transfer
Jun 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-04-116-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-04-116-019
Alternative APN
  • 20-04-116-019-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,248 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,248 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address438 W ROOT ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60609-2728
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionDUNCAN RESUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract842600

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address438 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2728
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 14, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jun 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 9, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 23, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201141091
Last Transfer DateMar 3, 2023
Transfer Doc0000034022
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 14, 2023
Property Address438 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2728
Document Number0007334022
Instrument DateMar 3, 2023
Instrument2307334022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 24, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address438 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2728

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 20, 2018
Property Address438 W ROOT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2728
Document Number1817113077
Instrument DateJun 11, 2018
Instrument17113077
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address438 W ROOT ST CHICAGO IL 606092728, CHICAGO, IL 60609-2728

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$38,000 (+11.76%) Land $2,480 Building $35,520$380,000 (+11.76%) Land $24,800 Building $355,200
2023$6,474.00 (+2.94%)
2022$6,289.00 (+1.98%) Homeowner's exemption$34,000 (-) Land $3,100 Building $30,900$340,000 (-) Land $31,000 Building $309,000
2021$6,167.00 Homeowner's exemption$34,000 Land $3,100 Building $30,900$340,000 Land $31,000 Building $309,000

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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