Cook County property record for 1940 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,743 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-24-413-022 |
| Primary APN | 16-24-413-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,375 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1940 S FAIRFIELD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60608-2410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (MCMAHONS) SUB WH WH SE SEC 24-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCMAHONS SUB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 840700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1940 S Fairfield Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 1999.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1940 S FAIRFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-2410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 6, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000635 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $18,300 Land $3,444 Building $14,856 | $183,000 Land $34,440 Building $148,560 | |
| 2023 | $2,743.00 (+2.62%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,673.00 | $12,999 Land $2,790 Building $10,209 | $129,990 Land $27,900 Building $102,090 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1940 S Fairfield 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 1940 S Fairfield 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 |
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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 964 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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