Cook County property record for 640 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,025 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $534 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-09-110-026 |
| Primary APN | 16-09-110-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,025 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 640 N LOREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60644-1651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM S WALKERS DIV |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 251500 |
640 N Lorel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2013.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 640 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054016 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $18,400 Land $6,030 Building $12,370 | $184,000 Land $60,300 Building $123,700 | |
| 2023 | $534.00 (+11.02%) | ||
| 2022 | $481.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $8,500 Land $4,346 Building $4,154 | $85,000 Land $43,460 Building $41,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 640 N 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 640 N 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 1,148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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