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946 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657 Property Records

Cook County property record for 946 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 60657

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Details94,267 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.407 acres (17,732 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$4,589,500 (Oct 2001)
Tax Bill$405,054 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-29-225-026

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-29-225-026
Alternative APN
  • 14-29-225-026-0000

Interior

Stories4 Stories
Building Area94,267 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleHigh Rise
Lot Area17,732 sqft (0.407 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address946 W WOLFRAM ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60657
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Commercial Building, Warehouse, Showroom
Local Zoning CodeB3-2
Legal DescriptionHENRY (WOLFRAMS) (FARM) SUB OF OUTLT8 IN CANAL TRUSTE ES SUB OF EH SEC 29-40-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionWOLFRAMS FARM
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number5,3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2004
Census Tract63000

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Lakeview Historic District
listed 1977 · NRIS 77000478

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

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of August 25, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2835 N SHEFFIELD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657-5081
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 30, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 30, 2001 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 18, 1998
Deed Document Number200111390
Prior Transfer DateOct 26, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000011390
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address946 W WOLFRAM ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2835 N SHEFFIELD AVE 217, 217, CHICAGO, IL 60657-5083

Mortgage

Document Number0009455155
DateApr 4, 2023
Instrument2309455155
Lender
NameSOUTHERN FARM BUREAU LIFE INSURANCE COMP
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressJACKSON, MS 39205
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueApr 1, 2038

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$1,942,741 (+9.96%) Land $310,310 Building $1,632,431$7,770,964 (+9.96%) Land $1,241,240 Building $6,529,724
2024$405,054.00 (-9.39%)
2023$447,008.00 (+18.78%)
2022$376,319.00$1,766,828 Land $221,650 Building $1,545,178$7,067,312 Land $886,600 Building $6,180,712

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 1,109 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		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.

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