139 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Records

Cook County property record for 139 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,622 sqft · built 1898
Lot Size	0.117 acres (5,080 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$290,000 (Oct 2006)
Tax Bill	$1,832 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-09-311-021`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-09-311-021`
Alternative APN	`16-09-311-021-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,622 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1898
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,080 sqft (0.117 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	139 N LOREL AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60644-3304
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-3
Legal Description	E A (HILLS) SUB OF PT EH LYING N OF WASHINGTON BLVD N W SE SW SEC 09-39-13
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	09
Legal Subdivision	HILLS SUB
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1006
Census Tract	251900

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of July 13, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	139 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-3304
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 11, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 11, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 16, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200633068
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 10, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0000093115
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 2, 2026
Property Address	139 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-3304
Document Number	0000021002
Instrument Date	Jul 1, 2026
Instrument	202621002
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	139 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-3304

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$24,000 (+1%) Land $6,096 Building $17,904	$240,000 (+1%) Land $60,960 Building $179,040
2023	$1,832.00 (+3.85%)
2022	$1,764.00 Homeowner's exemption	$12,000 Land $4,826 Building $7,174	$120,000 Land $48,260 Building $71,740

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not 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 Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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