Cook County property record for 8917 S Merrill Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,260 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-01-219-045 |
| Primary APN | 25-01-219-045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,375 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8917 S MERRILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60617-3008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (SOUTH)(SHORE)(GARDENS) SUB OF IN NE SEC 01-37-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH SHORE GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 10,10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34,35 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 480400 |
8917 S Merrill Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2005.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8917 S MERRILL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617-3008 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997330 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042224 |
| 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 | $14,700 Land $3,281 Building $11,419 | $147,000 Land $32,810 Building $114,190 | |
| 2023 | $2,260.00 (+3.57%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,182.00 Homeowner's exemption | $13,999 Land $5,468 Building $8,531 | $139,990 Land $54,680 Building $85,310 |
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.
FEMA maps place 8917 S Merrill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 (1979–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| 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.
The area around 8917 S Merrill 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 |
|---|
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 887 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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