Cook County property record for 659 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,556 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $883 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-09-111-001 |
| Primary APN | 16-09-111-001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,556 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 659 N LOREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60644-1652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | WM (WALKERS) SUB OF WH NE NW SEC 09-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALKERS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 45,46 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 251500 |
659 N Lorel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 659 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644-1652 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201242124 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003049 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $17,200 Land $5,467 Building $11,733 | $172,000 Land $54,670 Building $117,330 | |
| 2023 | $883.00 (+5.24%) | ||
| 2022 | $839.00 Homeowner's exemption | $7,500 Land $3,758 Building $3,742 | $75,000 Land $37,580 Building $37,420 |
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 659 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 659 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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