Cook County property record for 8231 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,743 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-36-119-041 |
| Primary APN | 20-36-119-041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,750 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8231 S CORNELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-1731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONY ISLAND PARK SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 450300 |
8231 S Cornell Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1301 E 164TH ST, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473-3265 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015032 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8231 S CORNELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1731 |
| Document Number | 0016115032 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2216115032 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8231 S CORNELL AVE, 8231, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1731 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1301 E 164TH ST, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473-3265 |
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 | $13,601 Land $3,563 Building $10,038 | $136,010 Land $35,630 Building $100,380 | |
| 2023 | $2,743.00 (+94.95%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,407.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $12,999 Land $5,937 Building $7,062 | $129,990 Land $59,370 Building $70,620 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8231 S Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 8231 S Cornell 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 1,040 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 |
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