Cook County property record for 8159 S Perry Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,721 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Sep 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $883 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-33-222-041 |
| Primary APN | 20-33-222-041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,130 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,721 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8159 S PERRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (MCINTOSH) BROS (STATE) ST ADD TO (CHICAGO) IN PT EH SEC 33-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCINTOSH BROS STATE ST ADD TO CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 842400 |
8159 S Perry Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1994.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8159 S PERRY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994548 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $11,116 Land $1,861 Building $9,255 | $111,160 Land $18,610 Building $92,550 | |
| 2023 | $883.00 (+5.37%) | ||
| 2022 | $838.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,499 (-) Land $2,790 Building $4,709 | $74,990 (-) Land $27,900 Building $47,090 |
| 2021 | $838.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,499 Land $2,790 Building $4,709 | $74,990 Land $27,900 Building $47,090 |
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 8159 S Perry Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 2 (1981–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2001 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 8159 S Perry 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 883 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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