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229 E Dickens Ave, Northlake (Melrose Park), IL 60164 Property Records

Cook County property record for 229 E Dickens Ave, Northlake, IL 60164

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,174 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.178 acres (7,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$262,500 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill$6,742 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-32-112-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-32-112-010
Alternative APN
  • 12-32-112-010-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,174 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1943
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,750 sqft (0.178 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address229 E DICKENS AVE
CityNORTHLAKE
StateIL
Zip60164-1728
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section32
Legal SubdivisionMIDLAND DEV COS NORTHLAKE VILLAGE
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionLEYDEN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract811800

Owner

229 E Dickens Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address229 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1728
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 25, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201749189
Prior Transfer DateMay 3, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0000048033
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 27, 2017
Property Address229 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1728
Document Number1711749189
Instrument DateApr 24, 2017
Instrument11749189
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 5, 2017
Title CompanyPREMIER TITLE COMPANY, PREMIER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$393.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address229 E DICKENS AVE NORTHLAKE IL 601641728, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1728

Mortgage

Document Number1711749190
DateApr 27, 2017
Instrument11749190
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueApr 26, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionLeyden Township
MunicipalityNorthlake City
Secondary School DistrictLeyden Community High School District 212 (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictMannheim School District 83 (PK - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$28,001 Land $4,263 Building $23,738$280,010 Land $42,630 Building $237,380
2023$6,742.00 (+0.06%)
2022$6,738.00 Homeowner's exemption$22,999 Land $3,487 Building $19,512$229,990 Land $34,870 Building $195,120

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 229 E Dickens Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2000.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2000–2014)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 2014 · 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.

Wildfire

The area around 229 E Dickens Ave 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNORTHLAKE
serves 12,840 people · EPA ID IL0314710
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MELROSE PARK
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead3 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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