Cook County property record for 9840 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,237 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,960 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,311 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-07-127-026 |
| Primary APN | 25-07-127-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,237 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,237 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,960 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 9840 S DAMEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60643-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | JOHN (BAINS) RESUB OF PT OF FOREST RIDGE BEING SUB BY FRANKLIN P BELL OF EH NW SEC 07-37-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST RIDGE BEING SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 244 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 720300 |
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.
9840 S Damen Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9840 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1702 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034079 |
| 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 | $31,698 Land $7,688 Building $24,010 | $316,980 Land $76,880 Building $240,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,311.00 (-0.6%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,331.00 (+5.05%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $25,052 (-3.65%) Land $6,200 Building $18,852 | $250,520 (-3.65%) Land $62,000 Building $188,520 |
| 2021 | $3,171.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $26,000 Land $6,200 Building $19,800 | $260,000 Land $62,000 Building $198,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9840 S Damen 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.
The area around 9840 S Damen 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 860 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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