Cook County property record for 4438 S Berkeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $156,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,242 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-02-307-054 |
| Primary APN | 20-02-307-054 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,750 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4438 S BERKELEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60653-3610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | (SWIFTS) (BERKELEY) AVE ADD TO CHICAGO BEING SUB OF L TS 7 & 8 S 39.75 FT OF LT 6 IN BLK 2 OF HUTCHINSONS SUB OF BLK 3 SUB BY |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWIFTS BERKELEY |
| Legal Block | 2,3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 390200 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4438 S BERKELEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201012011 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 4438 S BERKELEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3610 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4438 S BERKELEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3610 |
| Document Number | 0016804099 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2216804099 |
| Name | COASTLIFE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BURLINGAME, CA 94010 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $30,445 (+63.45%) Land $6,125 Building $24,320 | $304,450 (+63.45%) Land $61,250 Building $243,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,242.00 (+3.68%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,127.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,627 Land $6,125 Building $12,502 | $186,270 Land $61,250 Building $125,020 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 |
|---|
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 608 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| 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: Astound Broadband, Verizon.
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