Cook County property record for 2245 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60618
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,572 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,176,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $13,859 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2026 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-19-329-006 |
| Primary APN | 14-19-329-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,572 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 | 2245 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 | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 51000 |
Source: Cook County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2245 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage STEARNS LNDG LLC |
| Feb 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage INLAND BK&TR |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INLAND BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202622311002 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 19, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000667 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2245 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Document Number | 0000011002 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202611002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $178,164.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2245 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Document Number | 0000011003, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622311003 |
| Name | MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2245 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Document Number | 0000031134 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631134 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000031134, |
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| Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202631134 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 6, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2245 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Document Number | 2102610171 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2245 W MELROSE ST CHICAGO IL 606186315, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Document Number | 2102610171 |
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| Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2610171 |
| Name | STEARNS LNDG LLC |
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| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 25, 2051 |
| Rate | 3.37% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2245 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Document Number | 1906713004 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2245 W MELROSE ST CHICAGO IL 606186315, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Document Number | 1906713004 |
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| Date | Mar 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6713004 |
| Name | INLAND BK&TR |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GENEVA, IL 60134 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 7, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.75% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 2245 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Document Number | 1831749118 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2245 W MELROSE ST CHICAGO IL 606186315, CHICAGO, IL 60618-6315 |
| Document Number | 1831749118 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 31749118 |
| Name | INLAND BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GENEVA, IL 60134 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.75% |
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 | $52,000 (-24.64%) Land $30,000 Building $22,000 | $520,000 (-24.64%) Land $300,000 Building $220,000 | |
| 2023 | $13,859.00 (+2.75%) | ||
| 2022 | $13,488.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,000 Land $37,500 Building $31,500 | $690,000 Land $375,000 Building $315,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 |
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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 594 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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