8944 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Records

Cook County property record for 8944 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.085 acres (3,720 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$385,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,812 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`25-06-110-015`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-06-110-015`
Alternative APN	`25-06-110-015-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,780 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1942
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,720 sqft (0.085 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8944 S BELL AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60643-6416
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-1
Legal Description	LOTS 15 & 16 IN BLOCK 2 IN O RUEBER T & COMPANYS BEVERLY HILLS SUB OF S3/8 W2 NW4 OF SEC06 T37N R14E 3P
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	37N
Legal Section	06
Legal Subdivision	O RUEBERT & COMPANYS BEVERLY H
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
Census Tract	720100

Historic Designation

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

Individually Listed	Ridge Historic District listed 1976 · NRIS 76000703

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 July 24, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	8944 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6416
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 16, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK
Dec 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CME LNDG GROUP LLC
Nov 18, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CME LNDG GROUP LLC
Mar 22, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20196036
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 7, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc	0000034012
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2026
Property Address	8944 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6416
Document Number	0000028070
Instrument Date	Jul 8, 2026
Instrument	202628070
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 24, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8944 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6416

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028070,
Date	Jul 16, 2026
Instrument	202628070

Lender

Name	HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 8, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	6.52%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	8944 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6416
Document Number	2102228030
Instrument Date	Dec 11, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 2, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	8944 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606436416, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6416

Mortgage

Document Number	2102228030
Date	Jan 22, 2021
Instrument	2228030

Lender

Name	CME LNDG GROUP LLC
Address	CHESTERTON, IN 46304

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 21, 2051

Interest

Rate	2.62%

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Nov 18, 2019
Property Address	8944 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6416
Document Number	1932206036
Instrument Date	Oct 29, 2019
Instrument	32206036
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 4, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$385.00
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	8944 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606436416, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6416

Mortgage

Document Number	1932206038
Date	Nov 18, 2019
Instrument	32206038

Lender

Name	CME LNDG GROUP LLC
Address	CHESTERTON, IN 46304

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 17, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.87%

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Mar 22, 2019
Property Address	8944 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6416
Document Number	1908134012
Instrument Date	Jan 7, 2019
Instrument	8134012
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 1, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	8944 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606436416, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6416

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		$22,883 (+27.13%) Land $5,766 Building $17,117	$228,830 (+27.13%) Land $57,660 Building $171,170
2023	$2,812.00 (-16.31%)
2022	$3,360.00 (+2%)	$18,000 (-) Land $4,650 Building $13,350	$180,000 (-) Land $46,500 Building $133,500
2021	$3,294.00	$18,000 Land $4,650 Building $13,350	$180,000 Land $46,500 Building $133,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

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 Risk	Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 70% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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