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8239 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60619 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8239 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size0.106 acres (4,600 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$47,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill$1,305 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Sale
Dec 2022 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-35-231-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-35-231-010
Alternative APN
  • 20-35-231-010-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,036 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,036 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1913
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,600 sqft (0.106 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerStorm Sewer
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address8239 S HARPER AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60619-4605
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(SMITHS) SUB OF SH SE NE SEC 35-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section35
Legal SubdivisionSMITHS SUB
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group6
Census Block6028
Census Tract834300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Avalon Park Bungalow Historic District
listed 2023 · 518 contributing resources · NRIS 100009251

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address6829 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637-3907
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 21, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Dec 12, 2022Public Action, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 12, 2022
Deed Document Number202341074
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 21, 2023
Property Address8239 S HARPER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619-4605
Document Number0011141074
Instrument DateMar 16, 2023
Instrument2311141074
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$47.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6829 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637-3907

December 2022: Public Action, Foreclosure

Document TypePublic Action
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 12, 2022
Property Address8239 S HARPER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619-4605
Document Number0034640020
Instrument DateOct 11, 2022
Instrument2234640020
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedDec 26, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address118 N CLARK ST STE 434, 434, CHICAGO, IL 60602-1413

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address120 N LA SALLE ST STE 2850, 2850, CHICAGO, IL 60602-2460

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,700 (+12.63%) Land $3,450 Building $7,250$107,000 (+12.63%) Land $34,500 Building $72,500
2023$1,305.00 (+4.4%)
2022$1,250.00$9,500 Land $5,750 Building $3,750$95,000 Land $57,500 Building $37,500

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 1,040 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50

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

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