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

Cook County property record for 255 E Dickens Ave, Northlake, IL 60164

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,662 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$115,000 (Nov 1997)
Tax Bill$6,806 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Second Mortgage
Oct 2021 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-32-113-005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-32-113-005
Alternative APN
  • 12-32-113-005-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,662 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1951
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1951
Architectural StyleOld Style
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 SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address255 E DICKENS AVE
CityNORTHLAKE
StateIL
Zip60164-1729
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SECTION2) OF (COUNTRY) CLUB ADD TO (MIDLAND) DEVELOP MENT COS NORTHLAKE VILLAGE SUB IN SEC 32-40-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section32
Legal SubdivisionSECTION2 OF COUNTRY CLUB ADD TO MIDLAND
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionLEYDEN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1007
Census Tract811800

Owner

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 Record
Mailing Address255 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 22, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
SOFI BANK NA
Oct 27, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HLP MORTGAGE LLC
Nov 19, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
HLP MTG LLC
Nov 18, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
HLP MTG LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 28, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 28, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1997349
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address255 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 19, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0035625030
DateDec 22, 2025
Instrument2535625030
Lender
NameSOFI BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term229 Months
DueJan 1, 2045
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate7.74%

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address255 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 8, 2021
Title CompanyN TITLE COMPANY, SNP TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0030049081
DateOct 27, 2021
Instrument2130049081
Lender
NameHLP MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLOMBARD, IL 60148
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueNov 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.25%

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address255 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729
Document Number2034417163
Instrument DateNov 19, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 30, 2020
Title CompanySNP TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address255 E DICKENS AVE NORTHLAKE IL 601641729, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729

Mortgage

Document Number2034417163
DateDec 9, 2020
Instrument34417163
Lender
NameHLP MTG LLC
AddressLOMBARD, IL 60148
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueDec 8, 2040
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3%

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address255 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729
Document Number1934046029
Instrument DateNov 18, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2019
Title CompanySNP TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address255 E DICKENS AVE NORTHLAKE IL 601641729, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729

Mortgage

Document Number1934046029
DateDec 6, 2019
Instrument34046029
Lender
NameHLP MTG LLC
AddressLOMBARD, IL 60148
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueDec 5, 2039
Interest
Rate4%

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$29,000 (+25.08%) Land $4,125 Building $24,875$290,000 (+25.08%) Land $41,250 Building $248,750
2023$6,806.00 (+0.06%)
2022$6,802.00 Homeowner's exemption$23,186 Land $3,375 Building $19,811$231,860 Land $33,750 Building $198,110

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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