Cook County property record for 8720 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,108 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $1,837 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-05-202-023 |
| Primary APN | 25-05-202-023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,108 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,720 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8720 S CARPENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-3441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF LTS37-42 IN ROYS SUB OF BLK20 IN W O COLES SUB OFN90.37ACS OF PT OF NE SEC 05-37-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYS SUB |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37-42 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 711400 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8720 S CARPENTER ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200540088 |
| 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 | $11,000 (-8.33%) Land $3,534 Building $7,466 | $110,000 (-8.33%) Land $35,340 Building $74,660 | |
| 2023 | $1,837.00 (+3.84%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,769.00 (+1.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $12,000 (-) Land $2,790 Building $9,210 | $120,000 (-) Land $27,900 Building $92,100 |
| 2021 | $1,748.00 Homeowner's exemption | $12,000 Land $2,790 Building $9,210 | $120,000 Land $27,900 Building $92,100 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 |
|---|
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 1,051 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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