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8538 S May St, Chicago, IL 60620 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8538 S May St, Chicago, IL 60620

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,687 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$285,000 (Aug 2024)
Tax Bill$1,229 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2023 Sale
Sep 2023 Foreclosure
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-32-416-033

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-32-416-033
Alternative APN
  • 20-32-416-033-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,056 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,056 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,687 sqft (0.108 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address8538 S MAY ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60620-3319
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(HILL) & (PIKES) (SOUTH) (ENGLEWOOD) ADD A SUB OF SH WH SE SEC 32-38-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section32
Legal SubdivisionHILL & PIKES SOUTH ENGLEWOOD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number17,16
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract711000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4643 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653-4012
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 21, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Sep 14, 2023Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Mar 4, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
LIMA ONE CAPITAL LLC
Mar 18, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE
Aug 3, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 8, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 14, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202420075
Prior Transfer DateJun 19, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000007390
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 21, 2023
Property Address8538 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3319
Document Number0032508106
Instrument DateNov 9, 2023
Instrument2332508106
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$101.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address201 E MCBEE AVE STE 300, 300, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2884

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8538 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3319

September 2023: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 14, 2023
Property Address8538 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3319
Document Number0025725094
Instrument DateAug 29, 2023
Instrument2325725094
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 26, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 E MCBEE AVE STE 300, 300, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2884

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 4, 2021
Property Address8538 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3319
Document Number0006307390
Instrument DateJun 19, 2020
Instrument2106307390
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15043 SW 11TH LN, MIAMI, FL 33194-2549
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0006307391
DateMar 4, 2021
Instrument2106307391
Lender
NameLIMA ONE CAPITAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term357 Months
DueDec 1, 2050

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 18, 2019
Property Address8538 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3319
Document Number1907712040
Instrument DateMar 1, 2019
Instrument7712040
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$38.50
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address15043 SW 11TH LN MIAMI FL 331942549, MIAMI, FL 33194-2549

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 3, 2018
Property Address8538 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3319
Document Number1821513003
Instrument DateJul 20, 2018
Instrument21513003
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 10, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$28.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address22232 SW 88TH PATH CUTLER BAY FL 331901249, CUTLER BAY, FL 33190-1249

June 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJun 8, 2018
Property Address8538 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3319
Document Number1815922066
Instrument DateMay 30, 2018
Instrument15922066
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1661 WORTHINGTON RD #100 WEST PALM BEACH FL 334096493, 100, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409-6493

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$7,801 (+33.92%) Land $2,344 Building $5,457$78,010 (+33.92%) Land $23,440 Building $54,570
2023$1,229.00 (+2.59%)
2022$1,198.00 (+2.31%)$5,825 (-) Land $3,515 Building $2,310$58,250 (-) Land $35,150 Building $23,100
2021$1,171.00$5,825 Land $3,515 Building $2,310$58,250 Land $35,150 Building $23,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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 1,051 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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