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8540 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8540 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 956 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,125 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$14,500 (Sep 2015)
Tax Bill$1,371 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN21-31-316-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN21-31-316-028
Alternative APN
  • 21-31-316-028-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area956 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area956 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,125 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address8540 S PHILLIPS AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60617-2339
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(HILLS) ADD TO (SOUTH) (CHICAGO) SUB OF SW SEC 31-38-15
Legal Range15E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionHILLS ADD TO SOUTH CHICAGO
Legal Block56
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4006
Census Tract460400

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1140 JAMES PETER CT, DARIEN, IL 60561-3774
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 7, 2014
Deed Document Number201513062
Last Transfer DateAug 3, 2018
Transfer Doc0000017068
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 29, 2018
Property Address8540 S PHILLIPS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2339
Document Number1824117068
Instrument DateAug 3, 2018
Instrument24117068
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1140 JAMES PETER CT DARIEN IL 605613774, DARIEN, IL 60561-3774

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$6,900 (+6.15%) Land $2,344 Building $4,556$69,000 (+6.15%) Land $23,440 Building $45,560
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, not market price estimates; both are 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 1,173 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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