4908 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
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OFF MARKET

$256,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 962 sqft

4908 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Est. Refi. Payment $1,824/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 31, 2016 for $55,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$257K
Since last month
Increased$700 (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$27K (+11.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$201K (+365.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +312% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$256K
July 2026$255K
June 2026$256K
May 2026$252K
April 2026$246K
March 2026$241K
February 2026$231K
January 2026$228K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5008 S Latrobe Ave, Chicago, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$100,000
12/05/25
3
1
812
4901 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$285,000
05/11/26
3
1
1,120
4857 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$255,000
04/29/26
3
1
1,050
4859 S Linder Ave, Chicago, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$142,000
07/23/26
3
1
1,144
4932 S Lockwood Ave, Chicago, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$275,000
04/06/26
3
2
1,104
4644 S Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$180,000
02/02/26
3
1
1,008
4812 S Leclaire Ave, Chicago, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$265,000
07/13/26
3
1
1,008
4741 S Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$253,500
12/13/25
3
1
912
4737 S Leamington Ave, Chicago, IL
0.36
Single-Family Home
$241,500
05/11/26
3
1
1,092
4854 S Latrobe Ave, Chicago, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$289,000
10/07/25
3
1.5
1,073

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
4916 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.02
$412,100
4
2
-
Off Market
4924 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.03
$128,000
3
1
1,088
For Sale
4929 S Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.04
$346,400
3
2
1,251
Off Market
4934 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.05
$288,100
3
1
1,160
Off Market
4901 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.04
$285,000
3
1
1,120
Recently Sold
4857 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.06
$255,000
3
1
1,050
Recently Sold
4936 S Lockwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.09
-
-
-
-
Off Market
4935 S Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.10
$285,700
4
1
1,384
Off Market
4900 S Lockwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.09
$129,900
-
-
-
For Sale
4836 S Long Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.10
$515,000
4
3
2,219
Recently Sold
4910 S Lotus Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.13
$348,000
4
2
2,163
Off Market
226-228 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
0.10
$638,500
8
4
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1949
Living Area
962 sqft
Price/Sqft
$267
Parking
None

About this House

This single-family home is located at 4908 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL. 4908 S Lorel Ave is in Chicago, IL and in ZIP code 60638. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 962 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3781 sqft and was built in 1949.
4908 S Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 962 sqft single-family home built in 1949. It last sold for $55,000 on Aug 31, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $256,500, with a rent estimate of $2,179/month.

Home Details for 4908 S Lorel Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Slab
Parking & Garage
Parking: None

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3781 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 31, 2016
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09287074
Sold
$55,000
Aug 15, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$64,900
Jul 14, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$64,900
Oct 17, 2013
Source: N/A
Sold
$25,000
Sep 11, 1995
Source: N/A
Sold
$68,000

Market trends in Chicago

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$389K
$10.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$294
$8MoM
Available listings
5488
263MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Chicago

At least 29763 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 76 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say parking is easy

  • 54 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

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    "Lotsa baby-buggy buzz, family walks Good public transportation Variety of restaurants, snacks to dining out!"
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  • Andrea
    "I use to own this property, very nice neighborhood, nearby park has lots of activities. Neighbors are friendly. Near public transportation "
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    "Know all of the other parents and people in the neighborhood to watch out for the children. Keep communicating open. "
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    "Proximity to grass could be better. "
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    "There’s tons of dogs. Which is nice. But could be bad for unfriendly dogs that need a lot of space when passing other dogs on the sidewalk."
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    "Friendly, well-kept, quiet, active block groups, tree-lined, nearby park, amenities nearby "
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    "Great area for pets very safe and clean"
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    "Great public transportation "
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    "Newly built middle school on a public Chicago park. In walking distance. Plenty of quick eating spots."
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    "I alternate between a 40 minute bike ride, a 25 minute drive or a 45 minute bus to train route. All 3 are really accessible. "
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    "It’s solid. I drive and it takes about 15 Minutes. Pretty easy route! Traffic is light since I don’t drive on the highway. "
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    "I like this area very much labor are friendly, sidewalk is good, a lot of restaurant and bar, it’s convenience,"
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  • Jex
    "There are kids of all ages around the neighborhood. You may have trouble finding parking for school events, but public transportation is ample."
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    "Walkable and safe. close stores. Good for families and pets and friendly. Great parks for the kids to play "
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    "Kids ride around on bikes and walk around plenty! There are things going on at the local parks that keeps them busy. "
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  • Corinamattson
    "Dog owners love the accessibility to parks and well lit walking areas. Other benefits are that many people own dogs nearby. "
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  • LaTanya Orr
    "I was born/raised in Chicago- grew up in North Roseland. I currently live in South Shore. Love the proximity to the Lake. While there’s some economic investment happening in South Shore, still a lot could be done to improve the quality of the neighborhood. "
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  • Dtcfbsydy4
    "I drive south everyday. My commute is 25 mins. It’s very easy and I don’t have to take the highway ever. "
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  • Cameo Cameo
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    "Great neighbors and great family environment, safe neighborhood everything walking distance from your home "
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    "My community is great, loving people fast transportation everything is close in nearby and I love how the houses and the apartments are built, especially the flats"
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  • Corinamattson
    "I bike to work half of the time and drive to work the other half of the time. The commute is about 30 minutes either way."
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  • John, Doe
    "Other dog owners would like Chicago due to Many other dog owners to connect with but leash walking would be highly recommended."
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    "Most folks on the block have dogs. We love it. There are so many people who walk dogs nearby and it is so friendly. "
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  • Cindy Wade
    "I’ve always visited this neighborhood because, my mother lived there for years. From visiting for years the neighborhood appeared to be very nice. I would love to live in this neighborhood!"
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    "My neighborhood has transportation Walkable area with an open tree lined suburban feeling in the city "
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    "It’s a heavily dog friendly city, and some owners are extremely responsible and some are not. I would caution any large green space may mean off leash dogs who are either trained very well or not at all"
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    "There are. Lot of parks so dogs can be walked in a lot of different areas. The parks are big as well so there is a lot of space for the dogs"
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    "Watch your children and teach them to respect others around them, help keep where they live clean and safe."
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    "I adore my neighborhood. My commute to Lakeview takes 30 minutes by car and 45 minutes by bike. We are so lucky "
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  • Amaryllis Miranda
    "Every summer there’s the Puerto Rican parade, a week long carnival set up in the park (now with an entrance fee, prior years were free entrance), multiple smaller festivals and there’s always at least some type of local event in the surrounding areas to explore. "
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    "Park events, festivals, outdoor events all summer long. Lake is close and lots of parks with wide open space and playgrounds "
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Frequently asked questions about 4908 S Lorel Ave

  • What is 4908 S Lorel Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 4908 S Lorel Ave in Chicago, IL is $256,500.
  • What is the price history for 4908 S Lorel Ave?
    4908 S Lorel Ave in Chicago, IL last sold for $55,000 in August 2016.
  • What are the closest schools to 4908 S Lorel Ave?
    The closest schools to 4908 S Lorel Ave in Chicago, IL are Charles J Sahs Elementary School (Pre-K/Middle, rated 7/10), Reavis High School (rated 6/10).
  • How big is the lot at 4908 S Lorel Ave?
    The lot at 4908 S Lorel Ave in Chicago, IL is about 0.09 acres (3,781 sq ft).

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