Cook County property record for 2237 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60618
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $599,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $12,804 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-19-329-010 |
| Primary APN | 14-19-329-010 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 2237 W MELROSE ST |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60618-6315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | A (HARTMANS) SUB OF BLK46 OF EXECUTORS OF W E JONES S UB OF SEC19 EX SW NE & EX SE NW & EX EH SE SEC 19-40-14 |
| Legal Range | 14E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARTMANS SUB |
| Legal Block | 46 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 51000 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2237 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201345054 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035086 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2237 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2237 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Document Number | 0013519174 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2313519174 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 11, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $45,000 (-29.69%) Land $28,500 Building $16,500 | $450,000 (-29.69%) Land $285,000 Building $165,000 | |
| 2023 | $12,804.00 (+2.76%) | ||
| 2022 | $12,460.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,000 Land $37,500 Building $26,500 | $640,000 Land $375,000 Building $265,000 |
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 |
|---|
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 839 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, Zentro.
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