2255 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2255 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 2,150 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$365,000 (Oct 2021)
Tax Bill$4,011 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-33-106-003

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-33-106-003
Alternative APN
  • 13-33-106-003-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,150 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1893
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2255 N LOREL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60639-4752
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(RESUBDIVISION) OF LTS25-48 INCL IN BLK4 IN DICKEY & BAKERS SUB OF PT OF N OF GRAND AVE WH EH NW SEC 33-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section33
Legal SubdivisionBAKERS SUB
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number25-48
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1015
Census Tract191200

Owner

2255 N Lorel Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4882 N VINE AVE, NORRIDGE, IL 60706-3123
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 21, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
KEY MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Oct 26, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Feb 14, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 26, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 14, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202140396
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address2255 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-4752
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023
Title CompanyBAIRD AND WARNER TITLE SERVICES INC, BAIRD & WARNER TTL SVCS INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0020218253
DateJul 21, 2021
Instrument2120218253
Lender
NameKEY MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSCHAUMBURG, IL 60173
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.87%

October 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 26, 2021
Property Address2255 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-4752
Document Number0029940396
Instrument DateOct 15, 2021
Instrument2129940396
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 29, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$365.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2255 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-4752

Mortgage

Document Number0029940397
DateOct 26, 2021
Instrument2129940397
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2051

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 14, 2020
Property Address2255 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639-4752
Document Number2004557032
Instrument DateFeb 7, 2020
Instrument4557032
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 2, 2020
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$260.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address2328 W MELROSE ST CHICAGO IL 606186318, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6318

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$35,001 Land $5,828 Building $29,173$350,010 Land $58,280 Building $291,730
2023$4,011.00 (+2.58%)
2022$3,910.00 (+2.3%)$19,000 (-) Land $4,725 Building $14,275$190,000 (-) Land $47,250 Building $142,750
2021$3,822.00$19,000 Land $4,725 Building $14,275$190,000 Land $47,250 Building $142,750

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2255 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 2255 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 788 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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