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Last sold for $100,000 on Oct 29, 2025

42 E 138TH ST

RIVERDALE, IL 60827
18
Beds
6
Baths
4,636 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
30
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Oct 29, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,893 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$20,624 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,941
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,683
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,623
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$206,240

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
42
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
76
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Washington Junior High SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Washington Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Thornton Township High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Thornton Township High School District 205

Neighborhood · ZIP 60827These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,615
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,205 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,523
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$58,831
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

42 E 138th St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Riverdale 60827
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Riverdale 60827
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Riverdale 60827

How it measures up in Riverdale 60827

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverdale 60827.

Living area4,636 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,125 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 42 E 138th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverdale 60827Cook County
Living areabigger than4,636 ft²97% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac77% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than196182% of homes54% of homes

About 42 E 138th St

When did 42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL last sell?

42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL last sold on Oct 29, 2025 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL?

42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL has 18 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4,636 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL built?

42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL?

42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL is assigned to Washington Junior High School (middle), rated D+; Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Thornton Township High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Thornton Township High School District 205. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL compare to other homes in Riverdale 60827?

Among the 6,648 homes in Riverdale 60827, it is bigger than 97% of them (4,636 ft² against a typical 1,125 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.1 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1961 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 42 E 138th St, Riverdale, IL was $15,893. The county assessed it at $20,624.

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