Cook County property record for 8525 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,687 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $144 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-32-419-009 |
| Primary APN | 20-32-419-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,687 sqft (0.108 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8525 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 | 38,39 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 711000 |
8525 S Carpenter St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8525 S CARPENTER ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201819233 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060079 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8525 S CARPENTER ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3310 |
| Document Number | 1825619233 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 25619233 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $71.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9212 S HALSTED ST #B CHICAGO IL 606202768, B, CHICAGO, IL 60620-2768 |
| Document Number | 1825619234 |
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| Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 25619234 |
| Name | CIBC BK USA |
|---|---|
| Address | WORTH, IL 60482 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 12, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5% |
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 | $144.00 (+21.01%) | ||
| 2022 | $119.00 (-85.2%) | $3,999 (-) Land $2,484 Building $1,515 | $39,990 (-) Land $24,840 Building $15,150 |
| 2021 | $804.00 | $3,999 Land $2,484 Building $1,515 | $39,990 Land $24,840 Building $15,150 |
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 8525 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 8525 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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