Cook County property record for 3259 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,106 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,266 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-31-106-012 |
| Primary APN | 17-31-106-012 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,106 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 3259 S BELL AVE |
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| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60608-6006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L6 VAN SCHAACK & HERRICKS SUBD NW1 /4 S31 T39N R14E |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | VANSCHAACK & HERRICKS SUB OF BLK20 I |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 840300 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 17-31-106-012
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3259 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 02, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202333043 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016008 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Executor's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3259 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608-6006 |
| Document Number | 0008633043 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2308633043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 05, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1222 W 31ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608-5528 |
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 | $20,000 (+42.87%) Land $9,300 Building $10,700 | $200,000 (+42.87%) Land $93,000 Building $107,000 | |
| 2023 | $2,266.00 (+3.56%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,188.00 | $13,999 Land $7,422 Building $6,577 | $139,990 Land $74,220 Building $65,770 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | 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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