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838 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637 Property Records

Cook County property record for 838 E 57th St, Chicago, IL 60637

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Details6 ba · 6,000 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,184 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,255,000 (Apr 2007)
Tax Bill$3,293 (2023)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-14-108-035

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-14-108-035
Alternative APN
  • 20-14-108-035-0000

Interior

Full Baths6 Baths
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area5,184 sqft (0.119 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Location & Zoning

Street Address838 E 57TH ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60637-1458
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning CodePD 43
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) BY (MCKICHAN) & (MASON) IN WH NW SEC 14-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION BY MCKICHAN & MASON
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number26-29
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract836200

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

838 E 57th St is owned by a company that bought it in April 2007.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 29, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address5235 S HARPER CT, CHICAGO, IL 60615-4241
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 4, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 4, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 20, 1997
Deed Document Number200741053
Prior Transfer DateMay 14, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000000870
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$1,651,536 (+10,519.44%) Land $32,400 Building $1,619,136$16,515,360 (+10,519.44%) Land $324,000 Building $16,191,360
2023$3,293.00 (+2.97%)
2022$3,198.00$15,552 Land $15,552$155,520 Land $155,520

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 838 E 57th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 838 E 57th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 221 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

May also be available: AT&T, Google Fiber.

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