Cook County property record for 856 W Buena Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 8 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,516 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $935,000 (Jan 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $20,189 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-17-409-033 |
| Primary APN | 14-17-409-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,516 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 856 W BUENA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60613-1646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 IN BLK 1 IN WALLERS ADD TO B UENA PARK E2 SE4 OF SEC17 T40N R14E 3P |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLERS ADD BUENA PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 32100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Buena Park Historic District listed 1984 · 82 contributing resources · NRIS 84000937 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 W BUENA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613-1646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201040036 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018104 |
| 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 | $149,642 (+51.15%) Land $58,623 Building $91,019 | $1,496,420 (+51.15%) Land $586,230 Building $910,190 | |
| 2023 | $20,189.00 (+2.7%) | ||
| 2022 | $19,659.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,000 Land $52,400 Building $46,600 | $990,000 Land $524,000 Building $466,000 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 571 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.
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