Cook County property record for 823 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,663 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,098 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-36-227-008 |
| Primary APN | 20-36-227-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,663 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,663 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,375 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 823 S MERRILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (AHERNS) (83RD) STREET SUB OF EH SW NE SEC 36-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | AHERNS 83RD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30,31 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 460500 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8231 S MERRILL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1847 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 823 S MERRILL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Title Company | LAKESHORE TITLE LLC, LAKESHORE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8231 S MERRILL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1847 |
| Document Number | 0009920048 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2409920048 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2039 |
| Rate | 6.99% |
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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 | $13,800 (-23.33%) Land $3,281 Building $10,519 | $138,000 (-23.33%) Land $32,810 Building $105,190 | |
| 2023 | $3,098.00 (+3.34%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,998.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,999 Land $5,468 Building $12,531 | $179,990 Land $54,680 Building $125,310 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 (2010–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 813 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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