Cook County property record for 7226 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,535 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $139,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,997 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-12-216-039 |
| Primary APN | 12-12-216-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 8 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,025 sqft Living Area |
| 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 | 3,535 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 7226 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 Description | (ORIOLE)(PARK) VILLAGE NH SUB OF PT LT4 A HEMINGWAYS SUB PT SE SEC1 & PT NE SEC 12-40-12 NE SEC 12-40-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ORIOLE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 100500 |
7226 W Balmoral Ave, a townhouse, is held in a trust since May 1999.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 W WACKER DR, 11, CHICAGO, IL 60601-1637 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 20, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999900 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 8, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000468 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Property Address | 7226 W BALMORAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-1802 |
| Document Number | 0029307034 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2529307034 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 W WACKER DR # 11TH, CHICAGO, IL 60601-1723 |
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 | $24,001 Land $8,838 Building $15,163 | $240,010 Land $88,380 Building $151,630 | |
| 2023 | $4,997.00 (+3.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $27,000 (-) Land $7,070 Building $19,930 | $270,000 (-) Land $70,700 Building $199,300 |
| 2022 | $4,849.00 Homeowner's exemption | $27,000 Land $7,070 Building $19,930 | $270,000 Land $70,700 Building $199,300 |
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 7226 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 7226 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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