8205 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8205 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,753 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.103 acres (4,500 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$140,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,484 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Mortgage Feb 2020 Loan Modification + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`21-31-127-045`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`21-31-127-045`
Alternative APN	`21-31-127-045-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,753 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,500 sqft (0.103 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8205 S COLFAX AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60617-2031
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	(OVERLSIP) & (TAYLORS) ADD TO SOUTH CHICAGO A SUB OF BLKS 6 7 9-11 OF COMMISSIONERS PART OF SH OF SE OF NW SH SW NE SEC 31-38
Legal Range	15E
Legal Township	38N
Legal Section	31
Legal Subdivision	OVERLSIP & TAYLORS
Legal Block	6,7
Legal Lot Number	48,47
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4011
Census Tract	460302

Owner

8205 S Colfax Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.

Source: Cook County records, as of July 22, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	8205 S COLFAX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2031
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 16, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN
Feb 25, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC
Feb 25, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Sep 11, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage OCMBC INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 11, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 11, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201833243
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 31, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000875
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jun 16, 2026
Property Address	8205 S COLFAX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2031
Document Number	0000028262
Instrument Date	May 14, 2026
Instrument	202628262
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8205 S COLFAX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2031

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028262,
Date	Jun 16, 2026
Instrument	202628262

Lender

Name	SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	480 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2066

Interest

Rate	6.3%
Max Rate	-1%

February 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	8205 S COLFAX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2031
Document Number	2010707074
Instrument Date	Feb 25, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8205 S COLFAX AVE CHICAGO IL 606172031, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2031

Mortgage

Document Number	2010707074
Date	Apr 16, 2020
Instrument	10707074

Lender

Name	PENNYMAC
Address	MOORPARK, CA 93021

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 15, 2050

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	8205 S COLFAX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2031
Document Number	2010121191
Instrument Date	Feb 25, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 29, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8205 S COLFAX AVE CHICAGO IL 606172031, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2031

Mortgage

Document Number	2010121191
Date	Apr 10, 2020
Instrument	10121191

Lender

Name	HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address	451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 9, 2050

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Sep 11, 2018
Property Address	8205 S COLFAX AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2031
Document Number	1825433243
Instrument Date	Aug 31, 2018
Instrument	25433243
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 21, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$140.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8205 S COLFAX AVE CHICAGO IL 606172031, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2031

Mortgage

Document Number	1825433244
Date	Sep 11, 2018
Instrument	25433244

Lender

Name	OCMBC INC
Address	IRVINE, CA 92612

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 10, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$11,700 Land $3,375 Building $8,325	$117,000 Land $33,750 Building $83,250
2023	$1,484.00 (+5.47%)
2022	$1,407.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$13,000 Land $4,500 Building $8,500	$130,000 Land $45,000 Building $85,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 8205 S Colfax 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

The area around 8205 S Colfax 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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