Cook County property record for 6738 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,229 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $247,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,195 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-07-226-032 |
| Primary APN | 13-07-226-032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,229 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 6738 W FOSTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-3751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | WALTER G (MCINTOSHS)(FIRST) ADD TO (NORWOOD) HEIGHTS SUB OF LT 7 IN SUPERIOR COURT PARTITION PT OF NH ALSO NH NW SE SEC 07-40 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSHS FIRST ADD TO NORWOOD |
| Legal Block | 8,8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 100600 |
6738 W Foster Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6738 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-3751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201718010 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 28, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 6738 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-3751 |
| Document Number | 1711518010 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11518010 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $247.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4050 N CENTRAL AVE CHICAGO IL 606341832, CHICAGO, IL 60634-1832 |
| Document Number | 1711518011 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11518011 |
| Name | CHICAGO FIN'L SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 24, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
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 | $34,000 Land $12,500 Building $21,500 | $340,000 Land $125,000 Building $215,000 | |
| 2023 | $6,195.00 (+2.58%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,039.00 | $29,362 Land $10,005 Building $19,357 | $293,620 Land $100,050 Building $193,570 |
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 6738 W Foster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 6738 W Foster 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 1,201 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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