5159 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5159 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$255,000 (Jun 2007)
Tax Bill	$3,189 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-09-305-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-09-305-020`
Alternative APN	`19-09-305-020-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,036 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,036 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1958
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5159 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	21
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	560700

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5159 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1603
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 5, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA
Jan 4, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA
Mar 4, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 7, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 7, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 4, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20079029
Last Transfer Date	Nov 11, 2019
Transfer Doc	0000046140
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5159 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1603
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 3, 2022
Title Company	NATIONALLINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000518288
Date	Jan 5, 2022
Instrument	2200518288

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	MIAMISBURG, OH 45342

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.87%

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	5159 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1603
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 2, 2022
Title Company	NATIONALLINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000406089
Date	Jan 4, 2022
Instrument	2200406089

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	MIAMISBURG, OH 45342

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Interest

Rate	2.87%

March 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2020
Property Address	5159 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1603
Document Number	2006446140
Instrument Date	Nov 11, 2019
Instrument	6446140
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 17, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	5159 S LOREL AVE CHICAGO IL 606381603, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1603

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$27,001 (+28.58%) Land $4,688 Building $22,313	$270,010 (+28.58%) Land $46,880 Building $223,130
2023	$3,189.00 (+34.9%)
2022	$2,364.00 (+5.63%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$21,000 (-) Land $3,750 Building $17,250	$210,000 (-) Land $37,500 Building $172,500
2021	$2,238.00 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.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 635 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

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

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