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4840 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 Property Records

Cook County property record for 4840 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL 60615

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,308 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size0.066 acres (2,863 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$794,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill$16,238 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2018 Sale
Mar 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN20-11-217-049

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN20-11-217-049
Alternative APN
  • 20-11-217-049-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,308 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area2,863 sqft (0.066 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address4840 S CORNELL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60615-3066
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRM-5
Legal Range14E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section11
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH CORNELL
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract390700

Owner

4840 S Cornell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4840 S CORNELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615-3066
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Mar 15, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 27, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 18, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20186159
Prior Transfer DateSep 13, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000016100
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 27, 2018
Property Address4840 S CORNELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615-3066
Document Number1820806159
Instrument DateJul 26, 2018
Instrument20806159
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 6, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$794.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4840 S CORNELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606153066, CHICAGO, IL 60615-3066

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 15, 2018
Property Address4840 S CORNELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615-3066
Document Number1807413083
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2018
Instrument7413083
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 27, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address4840 S CORNELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606153066, CHICAGO, IL 60615-3066

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$82,000 Land $17,751 Building $64,249$820,000 Land $177,510 Building $642,490
2023$16,238.00 (+3.09%)
2022$15,751.00$80,000 Land $14,315 Building $65,685$800,000 Land $143,150 Building $656,850

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4840 S Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

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

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.

Wildfire

The area around 4840 S Cornell 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Zentro.

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