Cook County property record for 8042 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $131,500 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,621 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-31-108-072 |
| Primary APN | 21-31-108-072 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,492 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,960 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8042 S PHILLIPS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-1243 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF 17 117 ACS LYING S OF B&O RR IN NW N W SEC 31-38-15 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBDIVISION OF 17 117 ACS LYING S OF B |
| Legal Lot Number | 91,92 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 460400 |
8042 S Phillips Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8042 S PHILLIPS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202139127 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Guardian's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8042 S PHILLIPS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1243 |
| Document Number | 0003939127 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2103939127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $131.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 E 60TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-2432 |
| Document Number | 0003939128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2103939128 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
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 | $11,500 Land $3,720 Building $7,780 | $115,000 Land $37,200 Building $77,800 | |
| 2023 | $1,621.00 (+3.98%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,559.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $11,000 Land $4,960 Building $6,040 | $110,000 Land $49,600 Building $60,400 |
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 8042 S Phillips Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 8042 S Phillips 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: 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 1,035 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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