Cook County property record for 3241 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 686 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,425 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,243 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-31-106-006 |
| Primary APN | 17-31-106-006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 686 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 686 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,425 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3241 S BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60608-6006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (VANSCHAACK) & (HERRICKS) SUB OF BLK20 IN S J WALKERS SUB OF THAT PT LYG SOUTH OF CANAL IN NW SEC 31-39-14 & PT LYG SOUTH OF |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | VANSCHAACK & HERRICKS |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 840300 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 17-31-106-006
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3241 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage INTERNATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIBANK |
| Jan 03, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI CITIBANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20226166 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000482 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 3241 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6006 |
| Document Number | 0001006166 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2201006166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3241 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6006 |
| Document Number | 0001006167 |
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| Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2201006167 |
| Name | INTERNATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 3241 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6006 |
| Document Number | 1820441067 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3241 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606086006, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6006 |
| Document Number | 1820441067 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20441067 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 22, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 3241 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6006 |
| Document Number | 1701733016 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 03, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3241 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606086006, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6006 |
| Document Number | 1701733016 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1733016 |
| Name | CITIBANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | O FALLON, MO 63368-2240 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 16, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.87% |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,001 (+35.01%) Land $10,618 Building $16,383 | $270,010 (+35.01%) Land $106,180 Building $163,830 | |
| 2023 | $4,243.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,136.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $19,999 Land $8,562 Building $11,437 | $199,990 Land $85,620 Building $114,370 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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