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856 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 Property Records

Cook County property record for 856 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 3,150 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.128 acres (5,580 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,000,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$19,615 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2019 Mortgage
Dec 2017 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-29-226-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-29-226-016
Alternative APN
  • 14-29-226-016-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units18 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,150 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1919
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area5,580 sqft (0.128 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address856 W WOLFRAM ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60657-5163
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Range14E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionWOLFRAMS FARM SUBDIVISION
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract63000

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 14-29-226-016

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4043 N RAVENSWOOD AVE, 210, CHICAGO, IL 60613-5685
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 18, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ALBANY BK&TR
Dec 06, 2017Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ALBANY BK&TR
Nov 06, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleNov 06, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 06, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201746227
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address856 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-5163
Document Number1921149133
Instrument DateJul 18, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 09, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4043 N RAVENSWOOD AVE #210 CHICAGO IL 606135685, 210, CHICAGO, IL 60613-5685

Mortgage

Document Number1921149133
DateJul 30, 2019
Instrument21149133
Lender
NameALBANY BK&TR
TypeBank
Address3400 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-5104
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueJul 29, 2024
Interest
Rate4%

December 2017: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 06, 2017
Property Address856 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-5163
Document Number1734049367
Instrument DateNov 20, 2017
Instrument34049367
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 03, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4043 N RAVENSWOOD AVE #210 CHICAGO IL 606135685, 210, CHICAGO, IL 60613-5685

Mortgage

Document Number1734049367
DateDec 06, 2017
Instrument34049367
Lender
NameALBANY BK&TR
TypeBank
Address3400 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625-5104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term36 Months
DueDec 05, 2020
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

November 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 06, 2017
Property Address856 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657-5163
Document Number1731046227
Instrument DateNov 03, 2017
Instrument31046227
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 14, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,000.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4043 N RAVENSWOOD AVE #210 CHICAGO IL 606135685, 210, CHICAGO, IL 60613-5685

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$108,116 (+16.3%) Land $97,092 Building $11,024$1,081,160 (+16.3%) Land $970,920 Building $110,240
2023$19,615.00 (+2.58%)
2022$19,121.00$92,967 Land $27,900 Building $65,067$929,670 Land $279,000 Building $650,670

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), as of February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lakeview Historic District
listed 1977 · NRIS 77000478

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Radiate Holdings
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Everywhere Wireless, Google Fiber.

Based on FCC filings for 1,109 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0316000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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