Cook County property record for 8947 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
| Property Type | Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
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| Details | 2,250 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (3,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $92,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $12,338 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-06-108-006 |
| Primary APN | 25-06-108-006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,250 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 3,570 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Street Address | 8947 S WESTERN AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60643-6432 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom |
| Local Zoning Code | B1-2 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | BEVERLY HILLS SUB/O RUETER |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 720100 |
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.
8947 S Western Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2018.
Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8947 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6432 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NATIONAL LN INVESTORS |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201845035 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8947 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6432 |
| Document Number | 1805145035 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5145035 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | BARRISTER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $92.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 8947 S WESTERN AVE CHICAGO IL 606436432, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6432 |
| Document Number | 1805145036 |
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| Date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 5145036 |
| Name | NATIONAL LN INVESTORS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Feb 19, 2023 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8947 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6432 |
| Document Number | 1800929029 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 929029 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Partnership |
| Address | 5619 CLASSEN BLVD OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73118, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
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 | $61,251 Land $13,388 Building $47,863 | $245,004 Land $53,552 Building $191,452 | |
| 2024 | $12,338.00 (+13.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,884.00 (+2.53%) | ||
| 2022 | $10,615.00 (+2.29%) | $51,458 (-) Land $12,718 Building $38,740 | $205,832 (-) Land $50,872 Building $154,960 |
| 2021 | $10,377.00 | $51,458 Land $12,718 Building $38,740 | $205,832 Land $50,872 Building $154,960 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8947 S Western Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 8947 S Western Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 312 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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