Cook County property record for 511 W 38th St, Chicago, IL 60609
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,164 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.045 acres (1,944 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,639 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-33-326-021 |
| Primary APN | 17-33-326-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,164 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 1,944 sqft (0.045 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 511 W 38TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60609-1742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 IN THOMAS SUB LOTS 1 TO 3 47 TO 49 IN SUB BLK 1 S2 OF BLK 27 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB OF SEC33 T39N R |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS SUB OF LTS 1-3 47-49 IN SUB-BLK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 840000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
511 W 38th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2002.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 W 38TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1742 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200255338 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 18, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000024 |
| 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 | $33,839 Land $10,594 Building $23,245 | $338,390 Land $105,940 Building $232,450 | |
| 2023 | $4,639.00 (+3.09%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,500.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,303 Land $8,553 Building $16,750 | $253,030 Land $85,530 Building $167,500 |
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 511 W 38th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 (1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1997 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 511 W 38th 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 |
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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 578 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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