Cook County property record for 852 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,200 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $24,893 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-29-226-017 |
| Primary APN | 14-29-226-017 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,200 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,720 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 852 W WOLFRAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60657-5108 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | HENRY (WOLFRAMS) (FARM) SUB OF OUTLT8 IN CANAL TRUSTE ES SUB OF EH SEC 29-40-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOLFRAMS FARM |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,19 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 63000 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lakeview Historic District listed 1977 · NRIS 77000478 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
852 W Wolfram St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 852 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-5108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Personal Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201222095 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000022095 |
| 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 | $142,296 Land $64,728 Building $77,568 | $1,422,960 Land $647,280 Building $775,680 | |
| 2023 | $24,893.00 (+2.75%) | ||
| 2022 | $24,227.00 Homeowner's exemption | $123,948 Land $65,100 Building $58,848 | $1,239,480 Land $651,000 Building $588,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 852 W Wolfram 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 852 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 1,109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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