Cook County property record for 8359 S May St, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,476 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,538 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-32-401-020 |
| Primary APN | 20-32-401-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,476 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8359 S MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-3114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | J W (TURNERS) RESUB OF LTS 1-38 BOTH INCL OF BLK 2 IN RACINE HIGHLANDS NW NW SE SEC 32-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | J W TURNERS RESUB OF LTS 1-38 BOTH INC |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-38 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 711000 |
8359 S May St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 1986.
Source: Cook County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8359 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 4, 1986 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000464 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $15,000 Land $1,738 Building $13,262 | $150,000 Land $17,380 Building $132,620 | |
| 2023 | $2,538.00 (+4.23%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,435.00 (+0.87%) | $17,999 (-) Land $2,259 Building $15,740 | $179,990 (-) Land $22,590 Building $157,400 |
| 2021 | $2,414.00 | $17,999 Land $2,259 Building $15,740 | $179,990 Land $22,590 Building $157,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8359 S May St 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.
The area around 8359 S May St 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 1,007 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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