Cook County property record for 8159 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,695 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-31-216-024 |
| Primary APN | 20-31-216-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,100 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8159 S DAMEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-5348 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAIRD & ROWLANDS |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 710500 |
8159 S Damen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 24, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8159 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-5348 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021039 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8159 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-5348 |
| Document Number | 0000021039 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621039 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
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 | $12,000 Land $1,550 Building $10,450 | $120,000 Land $15,500 Building $104,500 | |
| 2023 | $1,695.00 (+33,8%) | ||
| 2022 | $5.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $14,000 (-) Land $2,480 Building $11,520 | $140,000 (-) Land $24,800 Building $115,200 |
| 2021 | $5.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $14,000 Land $2,480 Building $11,520 | $140,000 Land $24,800 Building $115,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8159 S Damen 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.
Wildfire risk around 8159 S Damen Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 1,071 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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