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2554 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60645 Property Records

Cook County property record for 2554 W Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,613 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.114 acres (4,960 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$490,000 (Sep 2014)
Tax Bill$7,643 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Mar 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-36-221-018

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-36-221-018
Alternative APN
  • 10-36-221-018-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,613 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTile
Lot Area4,960 sqft (0.114 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address2554 W MORSE AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60645-4606
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal Description(NATIONAL) CITY (REALTY) COS (3RD) ADD TO ROGERS PARK MANOR SUB OF WH SE NE SEC 36-41-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section36
Legal SubdivisionNATIONAL CITY REALTY COS 3RD
Legal Block14
Legal Lot Number25,26
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3017
Census Tract20302

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Rogers Park Manor Bungalow Historic District
listed 2005 · 564 contributing resources · NRIS 05001258

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

2554 W Morse Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2021.

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 Address2554 W MORSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645-4606
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 16, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 16, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 16, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 17, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201439016
Last Transfer DateFeb 8, 2021
Transfer Doc0000040066
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address2554 W MORSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645-4606
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 4, 2021
Title CompanyWHEATLAND TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0007720377
DateMar 18, 2021
Instrument2107720377
Lender
NameDRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueMar 1, 2041
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.37%

March 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 16, 2021
Property Address2554 W MORSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645-4606
Document Number0007540066
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2021
Instrument2107540066
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 22, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2554 W MORSE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645-4606

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
MunicipalityChicago City
Unified School DistrictChicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$58,000 Land $12,400 Building $45,600$580,000 Land $124,000 Building $456,000
2023$7,643.00 (+3.13%)
2022$7,411.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$42,191 Land $9,920 Building $32,271$421,910 Land $99,200 Building $322,710

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 2554 W Morse Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 2554 W Morse 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 SystemCHICAGO
serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2026
Lead6 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,004 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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
AT&T
DSL		100 / 20

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