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538 W 65th Pl, #1, Chicago, IL 60621 Property Records

Cook County property record for 538 W 65th Pl, #1, Chicago, IL 60621

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,500 sqft · built 1878
Lot Size0.087 acres (3,780 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$38,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill$738 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2018 Sale
Oct 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-21-119-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-21-119-018
Alternative APN
  • 20-21-119-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,500 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1878
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,780 sqft (0.087 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address538 W 65TH PL, 1
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60621-2606
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF LTS 2-3 6-7 OF BLK 12 OF LINDEN GROV E BEING NW 35 ACS & S 90 ACS OF NW SEC 21-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION OF LTS 2-3 6-7 OF BLK 12 O
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number2,3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
Census Tract680900

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 65TH PL, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2606
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 29, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE
Oct 1, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201818057
Prior Transfer DateNov 11, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000008045
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 29, 2018
Property Address538 W 65TH PL # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2606
Document Number1833318057
Instrument DateNov 20, 2018
Instrument33318057
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2018
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$38.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address538 W 65TH PL CHICAGO IL 606212606, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2606

October 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 1, 2018
Property Address538 W 65TH PL # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60621-2606
Document Number1827445068
Instrument DateSep 7, 2018
Instrument27445068
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedOct 9, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$6.50
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address8815 ROBIN CT HICKORY HILLS IL 604571039, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457-1039

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$9,400 (+168.57%) Land $1,134 Building $8,266$94,000 (+168.57%) Land $11,340 Building $82,660
2023$738.00 (+2.64%)
2022$719.00 (+2.28%)$3,500 (-) Land $1,901 Building $1,599$35,000 (-) Land $19,010 Building $15,990
2021$703.00$3,500 Land $1,901 Building $1,599$35,000 Land $19,010 Building $15,990

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.

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 378 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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