8947 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8947 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details2,250 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.82 acres (3,570 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$92,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill$12,338 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-06-108-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-06-108-006
Alternative APN
  • 25-06-108-006-0000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,250 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1941
Lot Area3,570 sqft (0.82 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address8947 S WESTERN AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60643-6432
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodeB1-2
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionBEVERLY HILLS SUB/O RUETER
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract720100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Individually ListedRidge Historic District
listed 1976 · NRIS 76000703

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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 RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address8947 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6432
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 20, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NATIONAL LN INVESTORS
Jan 9, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 9, 2018
Deed Document Number201845035
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 20, 2018
Property Address8947 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6432
Document Number1805145035
Instrument DateJan 22, 2018
Instrument5145035
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2018
Title CompanyBARRISTER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$92.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCorporate Trust
Address8947 S WESTERN AVE CHICAGO IL 606436432, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6432

Mortgage

Document Number1805145036
DateFeb 20, 2018
Instrument5145036
Lender
NameNATIONAL LN INVESTORS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueFeb 19, 2023

January 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 9, 2018
Property Address8947 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6432
Document Number1800929029
Instrument DateDec 19, 2017
Instrument929029
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Partnership
Address5619 CLASSEN BLVD OKLAHOMA CITY OK 73118, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118

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$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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

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 RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 312 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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