Cook County property record for 253 Eastern Ave, Bellwood, IL 60104
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,980 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $199,500 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,482 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-09-202-030 |
| Primary APN | 15-09-202-030 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,980 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 EASTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BELLWOOD |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60104-1222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HENRY (ULLRICHS) ADD TO (BELLWOOD) IN SH OF NE SEC 09-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | ULLRICHS ADD TO BELLWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5016 |
| Census Tract | 817000 |
253 Eastern Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 EASTERN AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104-1222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022439217 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018085 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 253 EASTERN AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104-1222 |
| Document Number | 0007439217 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2207439217 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $199.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 253 EASTERN AVE, BELLWOOD, IL 60104-1222 |
| Document Number | 0007439218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2207439218 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Proviso Township |
| Municipality | Bellwood Village |
| Elementary School District | Bellwood School District 88 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Proviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,590 Land $3,486 Building $16,104 | $195,900 Land $34,860 Building $161,040 | |
| 2023 | $9,482.00 (+51.93%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,241.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $18,066 Land $2,739 Building $15,327 | $180,660 Land $27,390 Building $153,270 |
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 253 Eastern Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 50 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 145 (1982–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 33 of 145 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 253 Eastern 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 | BELLWOOD serves 19,156 people · EPA ID IL0310150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MELROSE PARK |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 442 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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