Cook County property record for 4953 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 600 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.87 acres (3,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $873 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-09-121-017 |
| Primary APN | 19-09-121-017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,780 sqft (0.87 acres) |
| Street Address | 4953 S LOREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-1735 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Legal Description | (RESUBDIVISION) OF BLKS 1-7 & LTS 1-3 & 5-10 IN BLK 3 & LTS 1-2 & 4-10 IN BLK 8 IN ARDA RESUB OF LTS 2-5 IN SNYDACKERS PARTIT |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | RESUBDIVISION OF BLKS 1-7 & LTS 1-3 & |
| Legal Block | 1-8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-5 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | STICKNEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 820800 |
4953 S Lorel Ave, vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4945 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1735 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20124109 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000838 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Stickney Township |
| Secondary School District | Reavis Township High School District 220 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Central Stickney School District 110 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,591 Land $3,591 | $35,910 Land $35,910 | |
| 2023 | $873.00 (-1.8%) | ||
| 2022 | $889.00 | $3,118 Land $3,118 | $31,180 Land $31,180 |
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.
FEMA maps place 4953 S Lorel 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 4953 S Lorel 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | STICKNEY serves 6,902 people · EPA ID IL0313000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 918 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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