Cook County property record for 4157 N Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $13,172 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-18-318-002 |
| Primary APN | 14-18-318-002 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,100 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4157 N BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60618-2913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | (RUDOLPHS) SUB OF BLKS6-7 OF W B OGDENS SUB OF SW SEC 18-40-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUDOLPHS SUB |
| Legal Block | 6,7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 377 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 50200 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, APN 14-18-318-002, as of May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4157 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2913 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Oct 08, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BLUELEAF LNDG |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BLUELEAF LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 01, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 01, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 28, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200417116 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033086 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4157 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2913 |
| Document Number | 0017733086 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2317733086 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 05, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4157 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2913 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 4157 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2913 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 4157 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2913 |
| Document Number | 2101349029 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 08, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4157 N BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606182913, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2913 |
| Document Number | 2101349029 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1349029 |
| Name | BLUELEAF LNDG |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 12, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 4157 N BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2913 |
| Document Number | 2024108056 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4157 N BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606182913, CHICAGO, IL 60618-2913 |
| Document Number | 2024108056 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24108056 |
| Name | BLUELEAF LNDG |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 27, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll as of May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $72,831 (-4.06%) Land $34,565 Building $38,266 | $728,310 (-4.06%) Land $345,650 Building $382,660 | |
| 2023 | $13,172.00 (-11.66%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,910.00 (+2.16%) | $75,913 (-) Land $27,900 Building $48,013 | $759,130 (-) Land $279,000 Building $480,130 |
| 2021 | $14,595.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,913 Land $27,900 Building $48,013 | $759,130 Land $279,000 Building $480,130 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170310502003, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 1,273 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0316000, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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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