5206 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5206 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$340,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$5,873 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-09-312-017

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-09-312-017
Alternative APN
  • 19-09-312-017-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,840 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5206 S LOREL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-1606
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(HETZELS)(ARCHER) AVE ADD SUB OF EH SW SEC 09-38-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionHETZELS ARCHER
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract560700

Owner

5206 S Lorel Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5206 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1606
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 24, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 16, 2002
Deed Document Number202046280
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateNov 24, 2020
Property Address5206 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1606
Document Number2032746280
Instrument DateJun 17, 2020
Instrument32746280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2020
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$340.00
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5206 S LOREL AVE CHICAGO IL 606381606, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1606

Mortgage

Document Number2032746281
DateNov 24, 2020
Instrument32746281
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 23, 2050
Interest
Rate2.87%

Mortgage

Document Number2032746282,
DateNov 24, 2020
Instrument32746282
Lender
NameILLINOIS HSNG DEV AUTHORITY
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60601
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

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$33,001 Land $4,688 Building $28,313$330,010 Land $46,880 Building $283,130
2023$5,873.00 (+2.96%)
2022$5,704.00 (-8.49%) Homeowner's exemption$31,000 (-) Land $3,750 Building $27,250$310,000 (-) Land $37,500 Building $272,500
2021$6,233.00 Homeowner's exemption$31,000 Land $3,750 Building $27,250$310,000 Land $37,500 Building $272,500

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

FEMA maps place 5206 S Lorel Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 5206 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 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 918 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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