Cook County property record for 1538 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
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| Details | 3,175 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.91 acres (3,968 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $996 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-04-104-022 |
| Primary APN | 16-04-104-022 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,968 sqft (0.91 acres) |
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| Street Address | 1538 N LOREL AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60651-1317 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | ERNST F (WENDELLS) RESUB OF LTS 37-45 BLK 2 IN SUB OF NW NE NW SEC 04-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | ERNST F WENDELLS RESUB OF LTS 37-45 BL |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37-45 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 250700 |
1538 N Lorel Ave, vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 W WACKER DR, 11, CHICAGO, IL 60601-1637 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202623211062 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 16, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1538 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1317 |
| Document Number | 0000011062 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611062 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,120.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $4,960 Land $4,960 | $49,600 Land $49,600 | |
| 2024 | $996.00 (+19%) | ||
| 2023 | $837.00 (+2.57%) | ||
| 2022 | $816.00 | $3,968 Land $3,968 | $39,680 Land $39,680 |
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 1538 N Lorel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1538 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 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 |
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| 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 1,195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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