Cook County property record for 4938 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,000 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (3,025 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,904 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Second Mortgage Jun 2021 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-12-216-029 |
| Primary APN | 19-12-216-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 10 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,025 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4938 S WESTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | C1-2 |
| Legal Description | W H (RANDS) SUB OF NE SE NE SEC 12-38-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | RANDS SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 630600 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 281, WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558-0281 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage WINTRUST BANK NA |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WINTRUST BANK NA |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BUSEY BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201526008 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 4938 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0035010014 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2235010014 |
| Name | WINTRUST BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60604 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 4938 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 OAK RIDGE DR E, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527-6869 |
| Document Number | 0016140055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2116140055 |
| Name | WINTRUST BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60604 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 4938 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60609 |
| Document Number | 1927046002 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4938 S WESTERN AVE CHICAGO IL 60625, CHICAGO, IL 60625 |
| Document Number | 1927046002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 27046002 |
| Name | BUSEY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $31,928 (+37.37%) Land $4,538 Building $27,390 | $319,280 (+37.37%) Land $45,380 Building $273,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,904.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,780.00 (+2.29%) | $23,242 (-) Land $4,310 Building $18,932 | $232,420 (-) Land $43,100 Building $189,320 |
| 2021 | $4,673.00 | $23,242 Land $4,310 Building $18,932 | $232,420 Land $43,100 Building $189,320 |
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 805 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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