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

Cook County property record for 237 E Dickens Ave, Northlake, IL 60164

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 792 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$150,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill$5,715 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Transfer
Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-32-113-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-32-113-001
Alternative APN
  • 12-32-113-001-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area792 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area792 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1942
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address237 E DICKENS AVE
CityNORTHLAKE
StateIL
Zip60164-1729
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Range12E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section32
Legal SubdivisionCOUNTRY CLUB ADD SEC 2
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionLEYDEN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract811800

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address237 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 23, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE
Dec 11, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
INLAND BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201710016
Last Transfer DateApr 17, 2021
Transfer Doc0000004001
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 23, 2021
Property Address237 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729
Document Number0011304001
Instrument DateApr 17, 2021
Instrument2111304001
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address237 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 11, 2017
Property Address237 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729
Document Number1734510016
Instrument DateNov 17, 2017
Instrument34510016
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 29, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$150.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address237 E DICKENS AVE NORTHLAKE IL 601641729, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number1734510017
DateDec 11, 2017
Instrument34510017
Lender
NameINLAND BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressGENEVA, IL 60134
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 10, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.37%

Mortgage

Document Number1734510018,
DateDec 11, 2017
Instrument34510018
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY DEV CORP
TypeConstruction/Development Company
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60601
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

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$21,000 (+5%) Land $4,125 Building $16,875$210,000 (+5%) Land $41,250 Building $168,750
2023$5,715.00 (+0.16%)
2022$5,706.00 Homeowner's exemption$20,000 Land $3,375 Building $16,625$200,000 Land $33,750 Building $166,250

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

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

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 675 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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