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231 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Records

Cook County property record for 231 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Details5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,106 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size0.116 acres (5,040 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Tax Bill$954 (2021)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Mortgage
Oct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-09-311-004

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-09-311-004
Alternative APN
  • 16-09-311-004-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,106 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1888
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1888
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,040 sqft (0.116 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address231 N LOREL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60644-2442
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(SUBDIVISION) OF EH LYING S OF LAKE ST WH NE SW SEC 09-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionSUBDIVISION OF EH LYING S OF LAKE ST W
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract251900

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address231 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-2442
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 6, 2025Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
COUNTY OF COOK
Oct 20, 2020Tax Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2020
Deed SaleOct 20, 2020
Prior SaleDec 21, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20204020
Prior Transfer DateOct 2, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000004020
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 6, 2025
Property Address231 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-2442
Document Number0027914017
Instrument DateAug 7, 2025
Instrument2527914017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5801 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2547

Mortgage

Document Number0027914018
DateOct 6, 2025
Instrument2527914018
Lender
NameCOUNTY OF COOK
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2020: Tax Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTax Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 20, 2020
Property Address231 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-2442
Document Number2029404020
Instrument DateOct 2, 2019
Instrument29404020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 4, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

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 Market Value
2023Additional exemption filed
2022Additional exemption filed
2021$954.00
2020$42,840 Land $42,840

Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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

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 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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