Cook County property record for 2028 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60618
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 3,009 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $14,476 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-19-327-031 |
| Primary APN | 14-19-327-031 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 17 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,009 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,125 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2028 W MELROSE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60618-9545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | OSCAR (CHARLES) SUB OF BLK48 OF EXECUTORS OF W E JONE S SUB OF SEC19 EX SWINE & SE NW & EX EH SE SEC 19-40-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES SUB |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 51100 |
2028 W Melrose St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2226 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6316 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201245031 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000239 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $80,925 Land $41,500 Building $39,425 | $809,250 Land $415,000 Building $394,250 | |
| 2023 | $14,476.00 (+2.59%) | ||
| 2022 | $14,111.00 | $68,610 Land $39,062 Building $29,548 | $686,100 Land $390,620 Building $295,480 |
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.
FEMA maps place 2028 W Melrose St 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 2028 W Melrose St 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 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.
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 1,459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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