Cook County property record for 11657 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,620 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.355 acres (15,450 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Jan 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,324 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-19-310-080 |
| Primary APN | 25-19-310-080 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,620 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 15,450 sqft (0.355 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 11657 S BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60643-4739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-1 |
| Legal Description | BLOCK C RESUB BLKS A-F I K-O Q-V LO TS1-10 & LOTS17-24 BLK G LOTS1-17&2 4-32 BLK H MORGAN PARK WASHINGTO... |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALKERS RESUB OF BLKC IN RESUB OF CERT |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 750500 |
11657 S Bell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2007.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11657 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-4739 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200720098 |
| 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 | $47,000 Land $18,540 Building $28,460 | $470,000 Land $185,400 Building $284,600 | |
| 2023 | $7,324.00 (-12.51%) | ||
| 2022 | $8,371.00 (+2.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $43,999 (-) Land $14,677 Building $29,322 | $439,990 (-) Land $146,770 Building $293,220 |
| 2021 | $8,201.00 | $43,999 Land $14,677 Building $29,322 | $439,990 Land $146,770 Building $293,220 |
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 11657 S Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2014 |
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 risk around 11657 S Bell Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 600 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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