Cook County property record for 261 E Dickens Ave, Northlake, IL 60164
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,364 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,089 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-32-113-006 |
| Primary APN | 12-32-113-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,364 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 261 E DICKENS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NORTHLAKE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60164-1729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SECTION2) OF (COUNTRY) CLUB ADD TO (MIDLAND) DEVELOP MENT COS NORTHLAKE VILLAGE SUB IN SEC 32-40-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | SECTION2 OF COUNTRY CLUB ADD TO MIDLAND |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | LEYDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 811800 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK |
| Sep 27, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PERL MTG |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201746277 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 261 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0009021201 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2209021201 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GURNEE, IL 60031 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 E DICKENS AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729 |
| Document Number | 1727046277 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27046277 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 261 E DICKENS AVE NORTHLAKE IL 601641729, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-1729 |
| Document Number | 1727046278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27046278 |
| Name | PERL MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60618 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2032 |
| Rate | 3.62% |
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Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Leyden Township |
| Municipality | Northlake City |
| Secondary School District | Leyden Community High School District 212 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Mannheim School District 83 (PK - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,000 (+21.74%) Land $4,125 Building $23,875 | $280,000 (+21.74%) Land $41,250 Building $238,750 | |
| 2023 | $6,089.00 (-9.63%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,738.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,000 Land $3,375 Building $19,625 | $230,000 Land $33,750 Building $196,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 2 (2000–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
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 | NORTHLAKE serves 12,840 people · EPA ID IL0314710 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MELROSE PARK |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026–2028) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 675 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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