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5204 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5204 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,472 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$6,900 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Mortgage
Feb 2018 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-21-326-037

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-326-037
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-326-037-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,472 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1928
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address5204 W MELROSE ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-4226
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRT-4
Legal Description(ACTIVE) (REALTY) COS (BELMONT) GARDENS ADD A SUB OF THE S3/4 OF EH SE SW SEC 21-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionACTIVE REALTY COS BELMONT
Legal Lot Number79
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract151100

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5204 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4226
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 14, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
CENLAR FSB
Feb 26, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
UNION HM MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 26, 2018
Deed SaleFeb 26, 2018
Prior SaleFeb 21, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201849018
Prior Transfer DateFeb 12, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000049018
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5204 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4226
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 26, 2021
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5204 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4226

Mortgage

Document Number0013401085
DateMay 14, 2021
Instrument2113401085
Lender
NameCENLAR FSB
TypeBank
AddressTRENTON, NJ 08618
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term322 Months
DueMar 1, 2048

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 26, 2018
Property Address5204 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4226
Document Number1805749018
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2018
Instrument5749018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 9, 2018
Title CompanySATURN TITLE LLC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address5204 W MELROSE ST CHICAGO IL 606414226, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4226

Mortgage

Document Number1805749021
DateFeb 26, 2018
Instrument5749021
Lender
NameUNION HM MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 25, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.75%

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$42,000 (+16.67%) Land $11,625 Building $30,375$420,000 (+16.67%) Land $116,250 Building $303,750
2023$6,900.00 (+2.92%)
2022$6,704.00 Homeowner's exemption$36,000 Land $9,375 Building $26,625$360,000 Land $93,750 Building $266,250

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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 1,296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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