Cook County property record for 8140 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
| Square Footage | 1,255 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,937 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $1,484.00 (2023) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 21-31-119-042
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8140 S COLFAX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1201 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000013002 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8140 S COLFAX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1201 |
| Document Number | 1822245019 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 22245019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 8140 S COLFAX AVE CHICAGO IL 606171201, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1201 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,000 (-) Land $2,953 Building $10,047 | $130,000 (-) Land $29,530 Building $100,470 | |
| 2023 | $1,484.00 (+5.47%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,407.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $13,000 Land $3,937 Building $9,063 | $130,000 Land $39,370 Building $90,630 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 21-31-119-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,255 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,255 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,937 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 8140 S COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-1201 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 & N2 LOT 15 IN BLK 1 SUB OF LOTS 1 TO 10 IN CHARLES RINGERS SO UTH SHORE ADD E2 SW4 NW4 OF SEC31 T |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES RINGERS SOUTH SHORE A |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 460400 |
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