Cook County property record for 438 Melrose Ave, Hillside, IL 60162
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $163,500 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,679 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-08-429-021 |
| Primary APN | 15-08-429-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,824 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,650 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 438 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | HILLSIDE |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60162-1337 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J H (WHITESIDE) & COS (MADISON) ST ADD LYING SOUTH OF BUTTERFIELD ROAD IN SE SEC 08-39-12 |
| Legal Range | 12E |
| Legal Township | 39N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITESIDE & COS MADISON |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | PROVISO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 818300 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 438 MELROSE AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1337 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MR COOPER |
| Jul 13, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MR COOPER |
| Aug 16, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201757001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 438 MELROSE AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1337 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 MELROSE AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1337 |
| Document Number | 0034933136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2134933136 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MADISON HEIGHTS, MI 48071 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 343 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 438 MELROSE AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1337 |
| Document Number | 2022601152 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 MELROSE AVE HILLSIDE IL 601621337, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1337 |
| Document Number | 2022601152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22601152 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 12, 2050 |
| Rate | 3.25% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 438 MELROSE AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1337 |
| Document Number | 1920455047 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 438 MELROSE AVE HILLSIDE IL 601621337, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1337 |
| Document Number | 1920455047 |
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| Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20455047 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 22, 2049 |
| Rate | 4% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 438 MELROSE AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1337 |
| Document Number | 1722857001 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22857001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GIT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $163.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 438 MELROSE AVE HILLSIDE IL 601621337, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1337 |
| Document Number | 1722857002 |
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| Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22857002 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2047 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 438 MELROSE AVE, HILLSIDE, IL 60162-1337 |
| Document Number | 1705834090 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2016 |
| Instrument | 5834090 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $81.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 26W447 INTERLACHEN LN WINFIELD IL 601902347, WINFIELD, IL 60190-2347 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Proviso Township |
| Municipality | Hillside Village |
| Elementary School District | Bellwood School District 88 (PK - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Proviso Township High School District 209 (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,001 (+17.02%) Land $3,658 Building $23,343 | $270,010 (+17.02%) Land $36,580 Building $233,430 | |
| 2023 | $8,679.00 (+9.54%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,923.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $23,074 Land $3,158 Building $19,916 | $230,740 Land $31,580 Building $199,160 |
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.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2015 · other causes |
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 | HILLSIDE serves 8,200 people · EPA ID IL0311230 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from HILLSIDE BERKELEY WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 701 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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