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5444 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5444 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,416 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.095 acres (4,125 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$192,500 (Sep 2009)
Tax Bill$6,664 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Transfer
Feb 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-21-324-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-324-023
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-324-023-0000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,416 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,125 sqft (0.095 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address5444 W MELROSE ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-4116
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionFRED (BUCKS)(PORTAGE)(PARK) SUB IN LTSB&C OF PARTITIO N OF & LTS1-2 7&8 IN SUB OF LTSD-F IN PARTITION OF WH SW SEC 21-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionBUCKS PORTAGE PARK
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number1,2,8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract151100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5444 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4116
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 5, 2024Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Feb 5, 2024Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 30, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 30, 2009 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 17, 2008
Deed Document Number20095024
Last Transfer DateJan 29, 2024
Transfer Doc0000033013
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 5, 2024
Property Address5444 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4116
Document Number0003633012
Instrument DateJan 30, 2024
Instrument2403633012
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5444 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4116

February 2024: Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death of Joint Tenant
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateFeb 5, 2024
Property Address5444 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4116
Document Number0003633013
Instrument DateJan 30, 2024
Instrument2403633013
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5444 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4116

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$41,001 (+17.54%) Land $12,788 Building $28,213$410,010 (+17.54%) Land $127,880 Building $282,130
2023$6,664.00 (+2.93%)
2022$6,474.00 (+1.98%) Homeowner's exemption$34,883 (-) Land $10,312 Building $24,571$348,830 (-) Land $103,120 Building $245,710
2021$6,348.00 Homeowner's exemption$34,883 Land $10,312 Building $24,571$348,830 Land $103,120 Building $245,710

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

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 1,097 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Verizon.

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