Cook County property record for 8952 S May St, Chicago, IL 60620
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 828 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.087 acres (3,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,625 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-05-217-031 |
| Primary APN | 25-05-217-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 828 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 828 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,780 sqft (0.087 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8952 S MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60620-3423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | MARTIN J (HEALYS) (2ND) ADD TO (BRAINERD) BEING A SUB OF LTS 6-43 BOTH INCL IN BLK 6 IN COLES SUB OF N 90.37 ACRES OF PT OF N |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | HEALYS 2ND ADD TO BRAINERD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-43 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 730202 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Brainerd Bungalow Historic District listed 2016 · 585 contributing resources · NRIS 16000895 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
8952 S May St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2017.
Source: Cook County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8952 S MAY ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620-3423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200420185 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045066 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $13,000 Land $3,591 Building $9,409 | $130,000 Land $35,910 Building $94,090 | |
| 2023 | $1,625.00 (+3.97%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,563.00 (+1.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $11,000 (-) Land $2,835 Building $8,165 | $110,000 (-) Land $28,350 Building $81,650 |
| 2021 | $1,546.00 Homeowner's exemption | $11,000 Land $2,835 Building $8,165 | $110,000 Land $28,350 Building $81,650 |
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 8952 S May St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2001–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2026 · other causes |
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 8952 S May St 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 |
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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 861 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 · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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