902 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60612 Property Records

Cook County property record for 902 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1888
Lot Size	0.051 acres (2,217 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$150,000 (Jul 1999)
Tax Bill	$8,680 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`17-18-316-050`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`17-18-316-050`
Alternative APN	`17-18-316-050-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,188 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1888
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Row Home
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Material	Tar & Gravel
Lot Area	2,217 sqft (0.051 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	902 S BELL AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60612-4255
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	PD 30
Legal Description	(SUBDIVISION) OF LTS 27-28 OF HOOKERS SUB OF BLK 5 IN MORRIS & OTHERS SUB WH SW SEC 18-39-14
Legal Range	14E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	18
Legal Subdivision	HOOKERS SUB
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	27,28
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

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	902 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4255
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WINTRUST MTG
Jul 30, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Jul 19, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI LEADERONE FIN'L

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 1999 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 2, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	1999379
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	902 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4255
Document Number	2033816051
Instrument Date	Oct 26, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 21, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	902 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606124255, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4255

Mortgage

Document Number	2033816051
Date	Dec 3, 2020
Instrument	33816051

Lender

Name	WINTRUST MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROSEMONT, IL 60018

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Dec 2, 2035

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.49%

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	902 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4255
Document Number	1822519007
Instrument Date	Jul 30, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 16, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	902 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606124255, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4255

Mortgage

Document Number	1822519007
Date	Aug 13, 2018
Instrument	22519007

Lender

Name	JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Type	Bank
Address	COLUMBUS, OH 43240

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 12, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Property Address	902 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4255
Document Number	1720857071
Instrument Date	Jul 19, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 23, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	902 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606124255, CHICAGO, IL 60612-4255

Mortgage

Document Number	1720857071
Date	Jul 27, 2017
Instrument	20857071

Lender

Name	LEADERONE FIN'L
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Jul 26, 2032

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.37%

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		$37,000 (-9.75%) Land $12,415 Building $24,585	$370,000 (-9.75%) Land $124,150 Building $245,850
2023	$8,680.00 (+2.59%)
2022	$8,461.00	$40,999 Land $9,976 Building $31,023	$409,990 Land $99,760 Building $310,230

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 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

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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