812 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 Property Records

Cook County property record for 812 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,494 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size	0.072 acres (3,150 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$725,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill	$8,190 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-18-316-039`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-18-316-039`
Alternative APN	`17-18-316-039-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,494 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1893
Effective Year Built	Effective 1895
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,150 sqft (0.072 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	812 S BELL AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60612-4257
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PD 30
Legal Description	(CAMPBELLS) SUB OF BLK 4 OF MORRIS & OTHERS SUB WH SW SEC 18-39-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	18
Legal Subdivision	CAMPBELLS SUB
Legal Block	4
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	838200

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Chicago Park Boulevard System Historic District listed 2018 · 3,052 contributing resources · NRIS 12000040

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

812 S Bell Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2026.

Source: Cook County records, as of July 16, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1537 N MILWAUKEE AVE, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60622-2099
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried Man

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 7, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEXBANK
Jan 21, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Jan 10, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 7, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202618828023
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 3, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000022018
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 7, 2026
Property Address	812 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4257
Document Number	0000028023
Instrument Date	Jul 1, 2026
Instrument	202628023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 16, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$109,837.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028024,
Date	Jul 7, 2026
Instrument	202618828024

Lender

Name	NEXBANK

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	6.25%
Initial Type	Fixed Rate
Max Rate	-1%

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jan 21, 2021
Property Address	812 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4257
Document Number	2102101262
Instrument Date	Dec 8, 2020
Instrument	2101262
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 1, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$453.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	812 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606124257, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4257

Mortgage

Document Number	2102101263
Date	Jan 21, 2021
Instrument	2101263

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 20, 2051

Interest

Rate	2.87%

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jan 10, 2019
Property Address	812 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4257
Document Number	1901022018
Instrument Date	Jan 3, 2019
Instrument	1022018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2019

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	812 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606124257, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4257

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
Municipality	Chicago City
Unified School District	Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$53,000 Land $17,640 Building $35,360	$530,000 Land $176,400 Building $353,600
2023	$8,190.00 (+2.86%)
2022	$7,962.00	$42,000 Land $14,175 Building $27,825	$420,000 Land $141,750 Building $278,250

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 812 S Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2014.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (2014–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	May 2015 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 812 S Bell 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 807 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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