Cook County property record for 856 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
| Square Footage | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,488 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $249,500 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,165.00 (2023) |
Source: Cook County records · APN 16-04-328-015
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Legal Action/Court Order, Foreclosure |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202157045 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020347 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Legal Action/Court Order |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 856 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2838 |
| Document Number | 0005020347 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2605020347 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 856 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2838 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 856 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2838 |
| Document Number | 0010257045 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110257045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $249.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 856 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2838 |
| Document Number | 0010257046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2110257046 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 856 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2838 |
| Document Number | 2032010045 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 32010045 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 03, 2020 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION, CITYWIDE TITLE CORP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $82.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 3425 W LAWRENCE AVE CHICAGO IL 606255103, CHICAGO, IL 60625-5103 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,700 (+31.34%) Land $5,386 Building $14,314 | $197,000 (+31.34%) Land $53,860 Building $143,140 | |
| 2023 | $3,165.00 (+2.59%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $14,999 (-) Land $4,263 Building $10,736 | $149,990 (-) Land $42,630 Building $107,360 |
| 2022 | $3,085.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $14,999 Land $4,263 Building $10,736 | $149,990 Land $42,630 Building $107,360 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 16-04-328-015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 4,488 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 856 N LOREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60651-2838 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (GORDONS) RESUB OF LTS1-6&8-9 IN BLK3 & LTS16-24 IN B LK4 IN SUB OF WH SE SW SEC 04-39-13 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | GORDONS RESUB OF LTS1-6&8-9 IN BLK3 & |
| Legal Block | 3,LTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 251200 |
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