Cook County property record for 5234 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,250 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Jan 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,949 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-09-312-026 |
| Primary APN | 19-09-312-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,250 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5234 S LOREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60638-1606 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RT-4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 560700 |
5234 S Lorel Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2001.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5234 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1606 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 200112997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 5234 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1606 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5234 S LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-1606 |
| Document Number | 0027807096 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2127807096 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60690 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.74% |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $45,347 Land $4,688 Building $40,659 | $453,470 Land $46,880 Building $406,590 | |
| 2023 | $6,949.00 (+2.92%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,752.00 (-8.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $36,250 (-9.38%) Land $3,750 Building $32,500 | $362,500 (-9.38%) Land $37,500 Building $325,000 |
| 2021 | $7,373.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,000 Land $3,750 Building $36,250 | $400,000 Land $37,500 Building $362,500 |
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 5234 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 5234 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 |
|---|
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 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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