Cook County property record for 9956 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,311 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,626 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-07-302-037 |
| Primary APN | 25-07-302-037 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,311 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 9956 S BELL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60643-1820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-1 |
| Legal Description | (WALDEN)(MANOR) BEING SUB OF EH NW SW SEC 07-37-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 37N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALDEN MANOR |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 720300 |
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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9956 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1820 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200535363 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 23, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034064 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 9956 S BELL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-1820 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006420251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2106420251 |
| Name | FNBC BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LA GRANGE, IL 60525 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 27.5% |
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 | $39,900 (+23.6%) Land $8,232 Building $31,668 | $399,000 (+23.6%) Land $82,320 Building $316,680 | |
| 2023 | $5,626.00 (-5.51%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,954.00 (-3.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $32,282 (-5.09%) Land $6,638 Building $25,644 | $322,820 (-5.09%) Land $66,380 Building $256,440 |
| 2021 | $6,187.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,014 Land $6,638 Building $27,376 | $340,140 Land $66,380 Building $273,760 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · other causes |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 782 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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