Cook County property record for 8533 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,371 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-31-320-010 |
| Primary APN | 21-31-320-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8533 S COLFAX AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-2403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (HILLS) ADD TO (SOUTH) (CHICAGO) SUB OF SW SEC 31-38-15 |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLS ADD TO SOUTH CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 52 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 460301 |
8533 S Colfax Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10905 S HARLEM AVE, WORTH, IL 60482-1127 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131021 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047048 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $5,200 Land $2,344 Building $2,856 | $52,000 Land $23,440 Building $28,560 | |
| 2023 | $1,371.00 (+2.62%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,336.00 | $6,500 Land $3,125 Building $3,375 | $65,000 Land $31,250 Building $33,750 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8533 S Colfax Ave 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 8533 S Colfax Ave 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 1,173 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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