Cook County property record for 8159 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,607 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.246 acres (10,728 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $15,547 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-11-216-001 |
| Primary APN | 12-11-216-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,607 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,728 sqft (0.246 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8159 W BALMORAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60656-1520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | ALBERT J (SCHORSCH) & (SONS)(CUMBERLAND) TERRACE SUB PT NE SEC11 & PT NW SEC12 NW SEC 12-40-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHORSCH & SONS CUMBERLAND |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5011 |
| Census Tract | 100500 |
8159 W Balmoral Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8159 W BALMORAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656-1520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201616055 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 23, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000454 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $96,908 Land $26,820 Building $70,088 | $969,080 Land $268,200 Building $700,880 | |
| 2023 | $15,547.00 (+2.73%) | ||
| 2022 | $15,134.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,000 Land $21,456 Building $55,544 | $770,000 Land $214,560 Building $555,440 |
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 W Balmoral Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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.
The area around 8159 W Balmoral 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 |
|---|
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 657 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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