Cook County property record for 8521 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 956 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,687 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $239,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,899 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-32-419-008 |
| Primary APN | 20-32-419-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 956 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 956 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,687 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8521 S CARPENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-3310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (HILL) & (PIKES) (SOUTH) (ENGLEWOOD) ADD A SUB OF SH WH SE SEC 32-38-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILL & PIKES SOUTH ENGLEWOOD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39,40 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 711000 |
8521 S Carpenter St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4554 S DREXEL BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60653-4367 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202625190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 8521 S CARPENTER ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3310 |
| Document Number | 0000025190 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.25190 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $36,208.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4554 S DREXEL BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60653-4367 |
| Document Number | 0000000025, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.118.2026.118.25 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $7,801 Land $2,344 Building $5,457 | $78,010 Land $23,440 Building $54,570 | |
| 2023 | $1,899.00 (+2.65%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,850.00 (+2.27%) | $8,999 (-) Land $3,515 Building $5,484 | $89,990 (-) Land $35,150 Building $54,840 |
| 2021 | $1,809.00 | $8,999 Land $3,515 Building $5,484 | $89,990 Land $35,150 Building $54,840 |
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 8521 S Carpenter 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 8521 S Carpenter 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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