Cook County property record for 4948 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,101 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,845 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-08-319-042 |
| Primary APN | 13-08-319-042 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,101 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,101 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4948 N MELVINA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60630-2908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-2 |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRUNDERS RESUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 110300 |
4948 N Melvina Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4948 N MELVINA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-2908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202157023 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000005178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4948 N MELVINA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-2908 |
| Document Number | 0023157023 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2123157023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | TRULY TITLE INC, TRULY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $325.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4800 N HARLEM AVE, 4800, HARWOOD HEIGHTS, IL 60706-3506 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4948 N MELVINA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630-2908 |
| Document Number | 0023157024 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2123157024 |
| Name | FRANK POLIZZI |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 362 Months |
| Due | Oct 12, 2051 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| Municipality | Chicago City |
| Unified School District | Chicago Public School District 299 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,000 Land $10,000 Building $22,000 | $320,000 Land $100,000 Building $220,000 | |
| 2023 | $5,845.00 (-8.39%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,380.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $31,004 Land $8,004 Building $23,000 | $310,040 Land $80,040 Building $230,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 4948 N Melvina Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
The area around 4948 N Melvina 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 | CHICAGO serves 2,721,308 people · EPA ID IL0316000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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