Cook County property record for 8249 S Merrill Ave, #1, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 990 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,254 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-36-227-014 |
| Primary APN | 20-36-227-014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 990 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8249 S MERRILL AVE, 1 |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-1847 |
| 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 | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 460500 |
8249 S Merrill Ave, #1 is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8249 S MERRILL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1847 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOFI BANK NA |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200420095 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 26, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000676 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8249 S MERRILL AVE # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1847 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003710122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2303710122 |
| Name | SOFI BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 173 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 8249 S MERRILL AVE # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1847 |
| Document Number | 1933855073 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8249 S MERRILL AVE CHICAGO IL 606171847, CHICAGO, IL 60617-1847 |
| Document Number | 1933855073 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 33855073 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 3, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.12% |
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 | $6,701 Land $2,813 Building $3,888 | $67,010 Land $28,130 Building $38,880 | |
| 2023 | $2,254.00 (+3.63%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,175.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,999 Land $4,687 Building $9,312 | $139,990 Land $46,870 Building $93,120 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8249 S Merrill Ave, #1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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.
The area around 8249 S Merrill Ave, #1 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 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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