Cook County property record for 7224 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 927 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,913 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $299,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,064 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-12-216-040 |
| Primary APN | 12-12-216-040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 927 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 927 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,913 sqft (0.044 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 7224 W BALMORAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-1802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIOLE PARK VILLAGE NORTH HALF |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 100500 |
7224 W Balmoral Ave, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 LINDEN AVE, WILMETTE, IL 60091-2845 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252042 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 7224 W BALMORAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-1802 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7224 W BALMORAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-1802 |
| Document Number | 0030322210 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2530322210 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.37% |
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 | $22,001 Land $4,783 Building $17,218 | $220,010 Land $47,830 Building $172,180 | |
| 2023 | $5,064.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,936.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,000 Land $3,826 Building $20,174 | $240,000 Land $38,260 Building $201,740 |
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 7224 W Balmoral Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2015.
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 (2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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 7224 W Balmoral 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 1,060 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL 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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