642 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644 Property Records

Cook County property record for 642 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,692 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,025 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$175,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$2,676 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale
Feb 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-09-110-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-09-110-025
Alternative APN
  • 16-09-110-025-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,692 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1893
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeSlab (Mat/Raft)
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,025 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address642 N LOREL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60644-1651
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionWM (WALKERS) SUB OF WH NE NW SEC 09-39-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionWALKERS SUB
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number6,7
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract251500

Owner

642 N Lorel Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2023.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address642 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1651
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 11, 2023Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
TIMIOS INC
Feb 4, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 11, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 11, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202357023
Prior Transfer DateJan 4, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000013128
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 11, 2023
Property Address642 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1651
Document Number0022357023
Instrument DateJun 27, 2023
Instrument2322357023
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2023
Title CompanyTIMIOS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$175.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address14405 WALTERS RD STE 200, 200, HOUSTON, TX 77014-1345

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address642 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1651

February 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 4, 2020
Property Address642 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1651
Document Number2003513128
Instrument DateJan 4, 2020
Instrument3513128
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address642 N LOREL AVE CHICAGO IL 606441651, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1651

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$25,000 Land $6,030 Building $18,970$250,000 Land $60,300 Building $189,700
2023$2,676.00 (+3.44%)
2022$2,587.00 (+1.57%)$15,999 (-) Land $4,773 Building $11,226$159,990 (-) Land $47,730 Building $112,260
2021$2,547.00 Homeowner's exemption$15,999 Land $4,773 Building $11,226$159,990 Land $47,730 Building $112,260

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 642 N 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 642 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 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 1,148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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