Cook County property record for 8304 S Baker Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 3,227 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,025 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $43,000 (Jun 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,321 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-31-407-002 |
| Primary APN | 21-31-407-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,227 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,025 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 8304 S BAKER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-2650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | CIRCUIT COURT PARTITION |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35,34 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 460200 |
8304 S Baker Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2002.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1836 DAVIS AVE, WHITING, IN 46394-1422 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200262027 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 5, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062021 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 8304 S BAKER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2650 |
| Document Number | 0014557005 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2214557005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8304 S BAKER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2650 |
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 | $13,900 Land $4,519 Building $9,381 | $139,000 Land $45,190 Building $93,810 | |
| 2023 | $2,321.00 (+2.61%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,262.00 | $11,000 Land $6,025 Building $4,975 | $110,000 Land $60,250 Building $49,750 |
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.
FEMA maps place 8304 S Baker 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 risk around 8304 S Baker Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 751 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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