Cook County property record for 8557 S Buffalo Ave, #1FL, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (2,976 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $408 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-32-210-022 |
| Primary APN | 21-32-210-022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,976 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8557 S BUFFALO AVE, 1 |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-2612 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | MARY P (PALMERS) ADD TO (SOUTH)(CHICAGO) BEING SUB OF NH OF SH OF SH EXCEPT W155FT S 445FT ALSO W 5ACS OF SH OF NH OF SH ALSO |
| Legal Range | 15E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMERS ADD TO SOUTH CHICAGO |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 460200 |
8557 S Buffalo Ave, #1FL is owned by an individual who bought it in November 1995.
Source: Cook County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8557 S BUFFALO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-2612 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995875 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $2,232 Land $2,232 | $22,320 Land $22,320 | |
| 2023 | $408.00 (+2.77%) | ||
| 2022 | $397.00 | $1,934 Land $1,934 | $19,340 Land $19,340 |
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 8557 S Buffalo Ave, #1FL 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 8557 S Buffalo Ave, #1FL 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 71 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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