821 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 Property Records

Cook County property record for 821 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,998 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,300 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$16,090 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN17-18-317-069

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN17-18-317-069
Alternative APN
  • 17-18-317-069-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,998 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,300 sqft (0.145 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address821 S BELL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60612-4256
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodePD 30
Legal DescriptionL19 & L20 CAMPBELLS SUBD W1/2 SW1/ 4 S18 T39N R14E
Legal Range14E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionCAMPBELLS
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract838200

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin 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

Source: Cook County records, as of August 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address821 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4256
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried Woman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 21, 2022
Deed SaleJan 21, 2022
Prior SaleDec 23, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022110079
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 21, 2022
Property Address821 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4256
Document Number0002110079
Instrument DateJan 18, 2022
Instrument2202110079
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 24, 2022
Title CompanyHERITAGE TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$875.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address821 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4256

Mortgage

Document Number0002110080
DateJan 21, 2022
Instrument2202110080
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2052
Interest
Rate2.87%

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$96,000 (+26.32%) Land $35,280 Building $60,720$960,000 (+26.32%) Land $352,800 Building $607,200
2023$16,090.00 (+7.42%)
2022$14,979.00 Homeowner's exemption$76,000 Land $28,350 Building $47,650$760,000 Land $283,500 Building $476,500

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.

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2014–2015)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimMay 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

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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: Zentro.

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