Cook County property record for 5136 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,115 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-09-304-033 |
| Primary APN | 19-09-304-033 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5136 S LOREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-1604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Description | (HETZELS)(ARCHER) AVE ADD SUB OF EH SW SEC 09-38-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 38N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | HETZELS ARCHER |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 560700 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5136 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 201222058 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,001 (+38.89%) Land $4,688 Building $20,313 | $250,010 (+38.89%) Land $46,880 Building $203,130 | |
| 2023 | $3,115.00 (+3.32%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,015.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,000 (-) Land $3,750 Building $14,250 | $180,000 (-) Land $37,500 Building $142,500 |
| 2021 | $2,949.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,000 Land $3,750 Building $14,250 | $180,000 Land $37,500 Building $142,500 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
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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