Cook County property record for 5147 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,131 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-09-305-016 |
| Primary APN | 19-09-305-016 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| 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 | 5147 S LOREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-1603 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 560700 |
5147 S Lorel Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Cook County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4917 S TRIPP AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632-4518 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202625920018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000049043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5147 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1603 |
| Document Number | 0000020018 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $51,510.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4917 S TRIPP AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632-4518 |
| Document Number | 0000020019, |
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| Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625920019 |
| Name | BUSEY BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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 | $27,001 Land $4,688 Building $22,313 | $270,010 Land $46,880 Building $223,130 | |
| 2024 | $1,131.00 (-5.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,197.00 (-0.5%) | ||
| 2022 | $1,203.00 (+5.62%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,000 (-) Land $3,750 Building $17,250 | $210,000 (-) Land $37,500 Building $172,500 |
| 2021 | $1,139.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,000 Land $3,750 Building $17,250 | $210,000 Land $37,500 Building $172,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5147 S Lorel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5147 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 | 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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