Cook County property record for 8731 S Winchester Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,981 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-06-201-023 |
| Primary APN | 25-06-201-023 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8731 S WINCHESTER AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-5451 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | WRIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 711300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Ridge Historic District listed 1976 · NRIS 76000703 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
8731 S Winchester Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8731 S WINCHESTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620-5451 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201546180 |
| 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 | $16,000 Land $2,969 Building $13,031 | $160,000 Land $29,690 Building $130,310 | |
| 2023 | $1,981.00 (+705.28%) | ||
| 2022 | $246.00 (-33.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $15,999 (-) Land $2,343 Building $13,656 | $159,990 (-) Land $23,430 Building $136,560 |
| 2021 | $368.00 Homeowner's exemption | $15,999 Land $2,343 Building $13,656 | $159,990 Land $23,430 Building $136,560 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8731 S Winchester Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1996.
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 (1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1996 · Severe Storms 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.
The area around 8731 S Winchester 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 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 1,060 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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