938 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 938 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2 ba · 2,131 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size	0.106 acres (4,600 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$350,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,009 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`16-04-320-026`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`16-04-320-026`
Alternative APN	`16-04-320-026-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,131 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1912
Effective Year Built	Effective 1914
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Brick/Stone
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	4,600 sqft (0.106 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	938 N LOREL AVE
City	CHICAGO
State	IL
Zip	60651-2840
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-2
Legal Description	LOTS13 BLK1 & LOTS1-24 BLK2 W2 SE4 SW4 & PART SW4 SW4 PART SW4 W1290 2 FT SEC04 S04 T39N R13E 3P
Legal Range	13E
Legal Township	39N
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	OAKTONS RESUB
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	30
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	CHICAGO
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	251200

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 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 File
Mailing Address	938 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2840
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 10, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Aug 7, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO
Jul 29, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO
Apr 3, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 10, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 7, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20214225
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 6, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000010084
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 10, 2021
Property Address	938 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2840
Document Number	0034404225
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2021
Instrument	2134404225
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2021
Title Company	ALLIANCE TITLE CORPORATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$350.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	921 N COREL AVE, 921, CHICAGO, IL

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	938 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2840

Mortgage

Document Number	0034404226
Date	Dec 10, 2021
Instrument	2134404226

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Aug 7, 2019
Property Address	938 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2840
Document Number	1921917025
Instrument Date	Aug 2, 2019
Instrument	21917025
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 15, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$120.50
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	5535 W THOMAS ST CHICAGO IL 606512714, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2714

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Jul 29, 2019
Property Address	938 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2840
Document Number	1921049196
Instrument Date	Jun 14, 2019
Instrument	21049196
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 6, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$48.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	938 N LOREL AVE CHICAGO IL 606512840, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2840

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Apr 3, 2018
Property Address	938 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2840
Document Number	1809306017
Instrument Date	Mar 21, 2018
Instrument	9306017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 11, 2018
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$147.00
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	938 N LOREL AVE CHICAGO IL 606512840, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2840

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		$25,385 (+33.61%) Land $5,520 Building $19,865	$253,850 (+33.61%) Land $55,200 Building $198,650
2023	$4,009.00 (+2.61%)
2022	$3,907.00	$19,000 Land $4,370 Building $14,630	$190,000 Land $43,700 Building $146,300

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 1,144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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