Cook County property record for 18 Wells Ave, Harvey, IL 60426
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,725 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,687 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 29-08-106-046 |
| Primary APN | 29-08-106-046 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,725 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 18 WELLS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HARVEY |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60426-1217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BELL) (AIRE) (ANNEX1) RESUB OF PT BELL AIRE ADD A SU B OF LT4 IN SUB OF LAUS PPTY IN PT NW SEC ALSO PT OF ROBINHOOD UNIT1 SU |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 36N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | BELL AIRE ANNEX1 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | IT1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | THORNTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 827000 |
18 Wells Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2004.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6935 S WASHTENAW AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60629-1922 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200414129 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000003 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Thornton Township |
| Municipality | Harvey City |
| Elementary School District | Harvey School District 152 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Thornton Township High School District 205 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,700 Land $1,181 Building $7,519 | $87,000 Land $11,810 Building $75,190 | |
| 2023 | $5,687.00 (+23.79%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,594.00 | $5,650 Land $1,181 Building $4,469 | $56,500 Land $11,810 Building $44,690 |
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 18 Wells Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 Claims | 10 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 18 Wells Ave is low, with 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | HARVEY serves 25,000 people · EPA ID IL0311110 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHICAGO |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 176 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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