Cook County property record for 8955 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,226 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $186,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,725 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-06-111-008 |
| Primary APN | 25-06-111-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,226 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,720 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8955 S BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60643-6417 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-1 |
| Legal Description | D REUTER & CO BEVERLY HIL BLK 1 LOT 9 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | O REUTER &COS BEVERLY HILLS SUB OF S |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 720100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Ridge Historic District listed 1976 · NRIS 76000703 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8955 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6417 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1999418 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $37,235 (+55.15%) Land $5,766 Building $31,469 | $372,350 (+55.15%) Land $57,660 Building $314,690 | |
| 2023 | $4,725.00 (+2.76%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,598.00 (+2.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $24,000 (-) Land $4,650 Building $19,350 | $240,000 (-) Land $46,500 Building $193,500 |
| 2021 | $4,504.00 Homeowner's exemption | $24,000 Land $4,650 Building $19,350 | $240,000 Land $46,500 Building $193,500 |
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.
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.
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.
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 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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