9140 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 Property Records

Cook County property record for 9140 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60643

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,997 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size0.109 acres (4,752 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$277,000 (Sep 2003)
Tax Bill$6,439 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-06-302-031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-06-302-031
Alternative APN
  • 25-06-302-031-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,997 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,752 sqft (0.109 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address9140 S BELL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60643-6705
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(BEVERLY)(HILLS) BLVD SUB RESUB OF N 22 ACS OF GEO H CHAMBERS SUB WH SW SEC 06-37-14
Legal Range14E
Legal Township37N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionBEVERLY HILLS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2023
Census Tract720100

Historic Designation

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

Individually ListedRidge 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

9140 S Bell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2003.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address9140 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6705
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 4, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 4, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 10, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200332033
Prior Transfer DateNov 5, 2001
Prior Transfer Doc0000098196
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address9140 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6705
Document Number1736355052
Instrument DateOct 3, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 9, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address9140 S BELL AVE CHICAGO IL 606436705, CHICAGO, IL 60643-6705

Mortgage

Document Number1736355052
DateDec 29, 2017
Instrument36355052
Lender
NameBEVERLY BK
TypeBank
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60643
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.25%

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$42,000 Land $7,366 Building $34,634$420,000 Land $73,660 Building $346,340
2023$6,439.00 (+1.42%)
2022$6,349.00 (-3.63%) Homeowner's exemption$34,198 (-5.01%) Land $5,940 Building $28,258$341,980 (-5.01%) Land $59,400 Building $282,580
2021$6,588.00 Homeowner's exemption$36,000 Land $5,940 Building $30,060$360,000 Land $59,400 Building $300,600

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

FEMA maps place 9140 S Bell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies1 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

The area around 9140 S Bell Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

ProviderMax 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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