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4140 N Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4140 N Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,502 sqft · built 1889
Lot Size0.071 acres (3,100 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,070,000 (May 2024)
Tax Bill$15,774 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Feb 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-18-317-031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-18-317-031
Alternative APN
  • 14-18-317-031-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,502 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1889
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1890
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,100 sqft (0.071 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address4140 N BELL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60618-2914
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal Description(RUDOLPHS) SUB OF BLKS6-7 OF W B OGDENS SUB OF SW SEC 18-40-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionRUDOLPHS SUB
Legal Block6,7
Legal Lot Number386
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract50200

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 14-18-317-031

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address4140 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2914
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 28, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SOFI BANK NA
Feb 22, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PROPER RATE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 07, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 07, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 01, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20242015
Prior Transfer DateJan 31, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000081639
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address4140 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2914
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 09, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4140 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2914

Mortgage

Document Number0002831032
DateJan 28, 2026
Instrument2602831032
Lender
NameSOFI BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.99%

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address4140 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2914
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 04, 2021
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0005339155
DateFeb 22, 2021
Instrument2105339155
Lender
NamePROPER RATE LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60613
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$85,313 (+5.17%) Land $34,565 Building $50,748$853,130 (+5.17%) Land $345,650 Building $507,480
2023$15,774.00 (-5.45%)
2022$16,684.00$81,116 Land $27,900 Building $53,216$811,160 Land $279,000 Building $532,160

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Radiate Holdings
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Everywhere Wireless, Google Fiber.

Based on FCC filings for 1,273 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people
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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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