Cook County property record for 7944 S Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,118 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $222,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,546 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-34-107-035 |
| Primary APN | 19-34-107-035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,118 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 7944 S KENNETH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60652-2104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (CREST)(LINE)(HIGHLANDS) SUB OF PART OF NE & PART OF NW OF SEC 34-38-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | CREST LINE HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 700301 |
7944 S Kenneth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7944 S KENNETH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652-2104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201234039 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 7944 S KENNETH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60652-2104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0019213002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2319213002 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENWOOD, DE 19950 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 10, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 10.7% |
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 | $23,000 Land $4,871 Building $18,129 | $230,000 Land $48,710 Building $181,290 | |
| 2023 | $3,546.00 (+3.2%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,436.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $19,999 (-) Land $5,276 Building $14,723 | $199,990 (-) Land $52,760 Building $147,230 |
| 2021 | $3,378.00 Homeowner's exemption | $19,999 Land $5,276 Building $14,723 | $199,990 Land $52,760 Building $147,230 |
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 7944 S Kenneth 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 7944 S Kenneth 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 924 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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