Cook County property record for 7946 W Catherine Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,430 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,180 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $329,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $14,894 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-12-129-009 |
| Primary APN | 12-12-129-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,430 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,180 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 7946 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 | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | NORWOOD PARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3059 |
| Census Tract | 810400 |
7946 W Catherine Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7946 W CATHERINE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-1612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201641007 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 7946 W CATHERINE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-1612 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0009106091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2109106091 |
| Name | FIRST MIDWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GURNEE, IL 60031 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
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 | $83,000 Land $11,016 Building $71,984 | $830,000 Land $110,160 Building $719,840 | |
| 2023 | $14,894.00 (+9.08%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,654.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,000 Land $9,180 Building $62,820 | $720,000 Land $91,800 Building $628,200 |
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 7946 W Catherine Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1985.
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.
The area around 7946 W Catherine 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: 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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