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848 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 Property Records

Cook County property record for 848 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,582 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,585,000 (Sep 2024)
Tax Bill$22,732 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-29-226-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-29-226-019
Alternative APN
  • 14-29-226-019-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,582 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1898
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address848 W WOLFRAM ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60657-5108
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal DescriptionHENRY (WOLFRAMS) (FARM) SUB OF OUTLT8 IN CANAL TRUSTE ES SUB OF EH SEC 29-40-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionWOLFRAMS FARM
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract63000

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Lakeview Historic District
listed 1977 · NRIS 77000478

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

Owner

848 W Wolfram St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address848 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-5108
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 23, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 23, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 27, 1995
Deed Document Number202418098
Prior Transfer DateAug 18, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000022007
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 28, 2023
Property Address848 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-5108
Document Number0027122007
Instrument DateAug 18, 2023
Instrument2327122007
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address848 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-5108

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$135,000 Land $53,940 Building $81,060$1,350,000 Land $539,400 Building $810,600
2023$22,732.00 (-13.37%)
2022$26,240.00 (+2.21%)$131,000 (-) Land $54,250 Building $76,750$1,310,000 (-) Land $542,500 Building $767,500
2021$25,673.00 Homeowner's exemption$131,000 Land $54,250 Building $76,750$1,310,000 Land $542,500 Building $767,500

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

FEMA maps place 848 W Wolfram St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 848 W Wolfram 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 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 1,109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.

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