Cook County property record for 538 E 44th St, Apt 2, Chicago, IL 60653 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.396 acres (17,238 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $181,500 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,372 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-03-402-048-1015 |
| Primary APN | 20-03-402-048-1015 |
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| Year Built | Built 1888 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1888 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 17,238 sqft (0.396 acres) |
| Street Address | 538 E 44TH ST, 2 |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60653-3436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLFFS RESUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 836000 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 20-03-402-048-1015
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 E 44TH ST, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI COMPASS MTG |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20207564 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 538 E 44TH ST APT 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3436 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 E 44TH ST 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3436 |
| Document Number | 0008316022 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2608316022 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.5% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 538 E 44TH ST APT 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3436 |
| Document Number | 2025807564 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25807564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $182.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 E 44TH ST #2 CHICAGO IL 606533436, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60653-3436 |
| Document Number | 2025807565 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 25807565 |
| Name | COMPASS MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WARRENVILLE, IL 60555 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,135 (+15.02%) Land $2,390 Building $19,745 | $221,350 (+15.02%) Land $23,900 Building $197,450 | |
| 2023 | $3,372.00 (+3.28%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,265.00 Homeowner's exemption | $19,245 Land $2,389 Building $16,856 | $192,450 Land $23,890 Building $168,560 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 560 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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