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1525 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1525 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,740 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.088 acres (3,840 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Tax Bill$4,997 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Line of Credit
Aug 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-04-105-028

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-04-105-028
Alternative APN
  • 16-04-105-028-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,740 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,840 sqft (0.088 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address1525 N LOREL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60651-1318
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(FURNERS) RESUB OF LTS 12-45 IN BLK 1 IN SUB OF NW NE NW SEC 04-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionFURNERS RESUB OF LTS 12-45 IN BLK 1 IN
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number12-45
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract250700

Owner

1525 N Lorel Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1525 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1318
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 3, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PENTAGON FCU
Aug 16, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 6, 2010
Deed SaleJan 6, 2010
Prior SaleMay 1, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20104003
Last Transfer DateAug 11, 2023
Transfer Doc0000015008
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address1525 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1318
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 15, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0021555204
DateAug 3, 2023
Instrument2321555204
Lender
NamePENTAGON FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressMC LEAN, VA 22102
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 9, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 16, 2023
Property Address1525 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1318
Document Number0022815008
Instrument DateAug 11, 2023
Instrument2322815008
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address11454 S WATKINS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-4320

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1525 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1318

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$28,000 Land $4,800 Building $23,200$280,000 Land $48,000 Building $232,000
2023$4,997.00 (+3.05%)
2022$4,849.00 (+1.89%)$27,000 (-) Land $3,840 Building $23,160$270,000 (-) Land $38,400 Building $231,600
2021$4,759.00 Homeowner's exemption$27,000 Land $3,840 Building $23,160$270,000 Land $38,400 Building $231,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1525 N Lorel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 1525 N Lorel 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 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 1,195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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