Cook County property record for 7900 W Catherine Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,179 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.194 acres (8,452 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,500 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,388 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-12-129-014 |
| Primary APN | 12-12-129-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,179 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,179 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 8,452 sqft (0.194 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 7900 W CATHERINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-1612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALBERT J (SCHORSCH) & (SONS)(CUMBERLAND) TERRACE SUB PT NE SEC11 & PT NW SEC12 NW SEC 12-40-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHORSCH & SONS CUMBERLAND |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWOOD PARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3059 |
| Census Tract | 810400 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7900 W CATHERINE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-1612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20114029 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000717 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Norwood Park Township |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Secondary School District | Maine Township High School District 207 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Pennoyer School District 79 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,000 (-2.38%) Land $10,142 Building $30,858 | $410,000 (-2.38%) Land $101,420 Building $308,580 | |
| 2023 | $8,388.00 (+9.2%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,681.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,000 Land $8,452 Building $33,548 | $420,000 Land $84,520 Building $335,480 |
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.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1985) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1985 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 657 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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