Cook County property record for 8116 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,313 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,739 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Jun 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $918 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-31-119-023 |
| Primary APN | 21-31-119-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,313 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,739 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8116 S COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-1201 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | (SUBDIVISION) OF LTS 1-10 BLK 1 LOT 6 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH SHORE ADD/C RINGERS |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 460400 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8116 S COLFAX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200035 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013016 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8116 S COLFAX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1201 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACQUEST TITLE SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0010904112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2210904112 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2037 |
| Rate | 2.25% |
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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 | $13,100 (-27.22%) Land $2,804 Building $10,296 | $131,000 (-27.22%) Land $28,040 Building $102,960 | |
| 2023 | $918.00 (-0.43%) | ||
| 2022 | $922.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $18,000 Land $3,739 Building $14,261 | $180,000 Land $37,390 Building $142,610 |
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 Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · other causes |
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 |
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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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