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959 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60651 Property Records

Cook County property record for 959 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,036 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.103 acres (4,476 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$292,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$3,520 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2017 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-04-321-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-04-321-001
Alternative APN
  • 16-04-321-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,036 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1912
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,476 sqft (0.103 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address959 N LOREL AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60651-2841
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Range13E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionDAYTON RESUB
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract251200

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address959 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2841
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 17, 2018Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage
BBMC MTG
Oct 23, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 27, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 23, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201845055
Prior Transfer DateMar 1, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000022020
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 17, 2018
Property Address959 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2841
Document Number1835145055
Instrument DateDec 14, 2018
Instrument35145055
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2021
Title CompanyHERITAGE TITLE COMPANY, HERITAGE TITLE CO.

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$292.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address959 N LOREL AVE CHICAGO IL 606512841, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2841

Mortgage

Document Number1835145056
DateDec 17, 2018
Instrument35145056
Lender
NameBBMC MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLOMBARD, IL 60148
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 16, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 23, 2017
Property Address959 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2841
Document Number1729613022
Instrument DateOct 12, 2017
Instrument29613022
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$59.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4948 W CRYSTAL ST CHICAGO IL 606511525, CHICAGO, IL 60651-1525

March 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 27, 2017
Property Address959 N LOREL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651-2841
Document Number1708622020
Instrument DateMar 1, 2017
Instrument8622020
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedApr 4, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 24737 WEST PALM BEACH FL 334164737, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33416-4737

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$23,000 (+15.01%) Land $5,371 Building $17,629$230,000 (+15.01%) Land $53,710 Building $176,290
2023$3,520.00 (+3.26%)
2022$3,409.00 Homeowner's exemption$19,999 Land $4,252 Building $15,747$199,990 Land $42,520 Building $157,470

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 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 1,144 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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