538 W 32nd St, Chicago, IL 60616 Property Records

Cook County property record for 538 W 32nd St, Chicago, IL 60616

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,323 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.063 acres (2,736 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$5,419 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-33-104-043

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-33-104-043
Alternative APN
  • 17-33-104-043-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,323 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,323 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,736 sqft (0.063 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address538 W 32ND ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60616-3528
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(FISHERS) SUB OF SUB-BLK 2 OF JUDD & WILSONS SUB OF B LK 6 IN CANAL TRUSTEES SUB SEC 33-39-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionFISHERS SUB
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract840000

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 Address538 W 32ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3528
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 23, 1998
Deed SaleFeb 23, 1998
Deed Document Number1998782
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 24, 2026
Property Address538 W 32ND ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616-3528
Document Number0000010051
Instrument DateApr 23, 2026
Instrument202610051
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3818 S WALLACE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609-1748
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000010051,
DateApr 24, 2026
Instrument202610051
Lender
NameCITIBANK NYS
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.88%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

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$35,000 (+20.69%) Land $14,911 Building $20,089$350,000 (+20.69%) Land $149,110 Building $200,890
2023$5,419.00 (+3%)
2022$5,261.00 Homeowner's exemption$28,999 Land $12,038 Building $16,961$289,990 Land $120,380 Building $169,610

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 1,189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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