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8701 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8701 S Colfax Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,237 sqft · built 1903
Lot Size0.096 acres (4,170 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$155,000 (Dec 2004)
Tax Bill$6,206 (2024)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-06-104-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-06-104-001
Alternative APN
  • 26-06-104-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,237 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,237 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1903
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,170 sqft (0.096 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address8701 S COLFAX AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60617-2472
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodeB3-1
Legal Description(SOUTH)(CHICAGO) SUB BY CAL + CHGO CANA & DOCK CO OF EH OF WH & PTS OF EH OF SEC 6 N IBL & PT OF SEC S IBL LYING N OF MICH SO
Legal Range15E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH CHICAGO
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number46
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4007
Census Tract460800

Owner

8701 S Colfax Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2004.

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address8922 S BLACKSTONE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619-7110
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 9, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 9, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 7, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200418055
Prior Transfer DateSep 14, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000018054
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

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$30,812 Land $8,736 Building $22,076$123,248 Land $34,944 Building $88,304
2024$6,206.00 (-13.13%)
2023$7,144.00 (+2.54%)
2022$6,967.00$33,776 Land $7,862 Building $25,914$135,104 Land $31,448 Building $103,656

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

FEMA maps place 8701 S Colfax Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 8701 S Colfax Ave 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 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 624 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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