8500 S Escanaba Ave
8500 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
Cook county
PIN: 21-31-417-024-0000
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current zoning is RS-3
8500 S Escanaba Ave is in South Chicago
and zoned RS-3 on a ~6,098 square foot lot .
Our copy of the zoning map was last updated
March 9, 2026, with map changes made through March 4, 2026
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Municipal Code of Chicago 4-60-020 governs restricted areas and distances to potentially sensitive uses.
Housing at 8500 S Escanaba Ave
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This location's zoning district is RS-3
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Developments allowed in RS-3
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Common uses in RS-3
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Zoning standards for RS-3 (R)
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Parking requirements
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TOD parking rules Transit-Served Location ordinance parking rules apply here because 8500 S Escanaba Ave is in a TOD area. Generally, no car parking is required. It's capped at 1:1 in B, C, and D districts. Developments in Downtown zoning districts or served only by Metra stations may still have a 50% parking requirement, that can be waived via administrative adjustment.
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Parking notes
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The Chicago Zoning Ordinance allows for off-site shared or cooperative parking for situations when off-street parking cannot be provided on the same property.
The corresponding Logistics Snapshot for 8500 S Escanaba Ave provides more information and maps about transit stops & stations nearby
Additional zoning standards
TDM guidelines
This property does not meet the TDM location criteria (RS-3 zoning district)
New construction developments in a B, C, or D zoning district within 1/2 mile of a CTA or Metra rail station must comply with the Chicago Department of Transportation's TDM guidelines. Transportation Demand Management is the name of policies and strategies that collectively aim to influence personal transportation choices and reduce the prevalence of traffic-causing single-occupancy vehicle trips.
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Short-term rentals
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Signs
Rules about signs are complicated. Refer to 13-20-550 to determine when a sign permit is required (this section also addresses murals and temporary and "for lease" signs).
- Off-premise (advertising) signs are prohibited in this zoning district.
Affordable housing requirements
Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) v.2021
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House preservation area
This location is not within a multi-family preservation area.
Chicago adopted two areas in February 2021 to inhibit teardowns and deconversions of 2-flats and 3-flats. These exist around the Bloomingdale Trail/606 and in part of Pilsen. Per MCC 2-44-135, the surcharge is in effect through December 31, 2029.
Fair Market Rent
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Chicago zoning history
Our copy of the Chicago zoning map was last updated March 4, 2026 Our earliest zoning map is from September 4, 2003. *The "Date changed" is when the zoning district's boundaries were modified by City of Chicago staff; sometimes it reflects when this address was rezoned.
Zoning change advice
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Sports betting
O2021-3243 introduced zoning standards for the placement of sports betting facilities "by right" inside of a casino, at an inter-track wagering facility, or inside of within five blocks of five named stadiums.
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TOD Status for 8500 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
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TOD map notes
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- Walking distance is approximate in a city with a street grid. Blocks refer to the 1/8th mile typical block length in Chicago.
- Lines are measured to nearest station entrance or exit; in Chicago, additionally measured to nearest listed bus corridor.
Property & Ownership info / 21-31-417-024-0000 / 21314170240000
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Building & site info
Characteristics
Property class
One Story Residence, any age, 1,801 square feet and over (2-04)
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Taxpayer info
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Taxpayer info for this property was last checked 3/31/2026 and a change was noted.
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Property values & sales
2026 tax year
- Total assessed value
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- Timestamp
- 3/3/2026 11:06
2025 tax year
- Total assessed value
- $15,000
- Assessment pass
- Assessor Certified
- Timestamp
- 3/17/2026 15:43
Property Sales
5 transactions for this property; the latest was on [upgrade]
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? of 43 development & financial incentives and potential CRA credits at 8500 S Escanaba Ave, Chicago, IL
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Buildings data
New construction, renovation, demolition, and other projects at or near 8500 S Escanaba Ave 8 permits since 2006
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Notes about 311 reports
Some reports to 311 may not be shown because they were not mapped during the intake. They have no address and we cannot map them. Data is available for reports made to 311 since December 18, 2018.
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Say more about basement flooding reports
Not every homeowner reports to Chicago's 311 system when their basement is flooding (report a flooded basement). According to the Illinois Urban Flooding Awareness Act report of 2015, "there is hesitancy on the part of property owners to report or disclose flooding issues typically due to a concern that it would lessen the property value" (page 73).
Unreported basement flooding has community-wide impacts: "Renters are often uninformed of their risk. There are multiple consequences of not reporting flood issues: new owners do not have the information to mitigate potential flooding and may be caught unaware; renters may experience unexpected losses; communities do not have complete information to develop plans." (page 73).
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Violations data
Building violations at or near 8500 S Escanaba Ave (since 2006) 11 violations since 2006
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Businesses
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Business resources
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Projects + zoning changes
Proposed Projects
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Zoning changes & Ordinances
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Zoning Board of Appeals
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18,414 total ZBA decisions | 105 in 2026 | 541 in 2025 | 10,670 with applicant/description details | 20,197 categorized
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Property Sales sales comps
Showing property sales & purchases in Cook County in 2013-2026 near 8500 S Escanaba Ave PIN: 21-31-417-024-0000
5 sales for this PIN
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