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401 E Soffel Ave, Northlake (Melrose Park), IL 60164 Property Records

Cook County property record for 401 E Soffel Ave, Northlake, IL 60164

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.112 acres (4,880 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$160,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$8,069 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2019 Transfer
Jul 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN15-05-208-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-05-208-040
Alternative APN
  • 15-05-208-040-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,200 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,880 sqft (0.112 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address401 E SOFFEL AVE
CityNORTHLAKE
StateIL
Zip60164-2646
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(MILLS) & SONS (MEADOW)(CREEK) SUB OF S3/8 OF EH OF N E & PT OF EH OF SE EX WH OF WH LYING N OF LAKE ST IN SEC5 EH SEC 05-39-
Legal Range12E
Legal Township39N
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionMILLS & SONS MEADOW CREEK
Legal Block15
Legal Lot Number316,3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionPROVISO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract816700

Owner

401 E Soffel Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2018.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address401 E SOFFEL AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2646
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 10, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jul 13, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
STEWART TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 13, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 4, 1997 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201718002
Last Transfer DateDec 1, 2018
Transfer Doc0000022025
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 10, 2019
Property Address401 E SOFFEL AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2646
Document Number1901022025
Instrument DateDec 1, 2018
Instrument1022025
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address401 E SOFFEL AVE NORTHLAKE IL 601642646, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2646

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 13, 2017
Property Address401 E SOFFEL AVE, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2646
Document Number1719418002
Instrument DateJul 7, 2017
Instrument19418002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2017
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$160.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address401 E SOFFEL AVE NORTHLAKE IL 601642646, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2646

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionProviso Township
MunicipalityNorthlake City
Elementary School DistrictBerkeley School District 87 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictProviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$24,000 Land $2,440 Building $21,560$240,000 Land $24,400 Building $215,600
2023$8,069.00 (+50.68%)
2022$5,355.00$13,967 Land $2,074 Building $11,893$139,670 Land $20,740 Building $118,930

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 401 E Soffel Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 51 policies
Nearby Flood Policies51 in force
Nearby Flood Claims157 (1979–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA10 of 157
Most Recent ClaimAug 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 21 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jul 2010 · 68 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 7 claims

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 401 E Soffel 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 682 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		100 / 20

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