Cook County property record for 638 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,754 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,330 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,832 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-08-215-018 |
| Primary APN | 16-08-215-018 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,754 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,330 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 638 N CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60644-1506 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | (AUSTINS) SUB, COMPRISING THE W PART OF AUSTINVILLE, BEING AUSTIN & MERRICKS SUB OF WH NW SEC9 & EH NE SEC 08-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | AUSTINS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 251400 |
638 N Central Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1506 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201645082 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000076 |
| 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 | $26,000 Land $6,396 Building $19,604 | $260,000 Land $63,960 Building $196,040 | |
| 2023 | $1,832.00 (+3.85%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,764.00 | $11,999 Land $5,063 Building $6,936 | $119,990 Land $50,630 Building $69,360 |
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 638 N Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2011 · Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
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 638 N Central Ave 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 |
|---|
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 821 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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