Cook County property record for 545 E Merle Ln, Wheeling, IL 60090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,160 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,033 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-10-408-014 |
| Primary APN | 03-10-408-014 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,160 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 545 E MERLE LN |
|---|---|
| City | WHEELING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60090-4749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DUNHURST) SUB (UNIT3) SUB IN NW SE SEC 10-42-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUNHURST SUB UNIT3 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHEELING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 802504 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 03-10-408-014
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 E MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI PENNYMAC |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure STEWART TITLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202012002 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000015010 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 545 E MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4749 |
| Document Number | 2035812002 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35812002 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $190.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 578 FAIRWAY VIEW DR #2D WHEELING IL 600903840, 2D, WHEELING, IL 60090-3840 |
| Document Number | 2035812003 |
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| Date | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 35812003 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
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| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 22, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.99% |
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 545 E MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4749 |
| Document Number | 2026021024 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26021024 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $216.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5000 PLANO PKWY CARROLLTON TX 750104900, CARROLLTON, TX 75010-4900 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Wheeling Township |
| Municipality | Wheeling Village |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 (PK - 08) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,000 (+33.33%) Land $4,620 Building $19,380 | $240,000 (+33.33%) Land $46,200 Building $193,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,033.00 (+4.87%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,753.00 Homeowner's exemption | $18,000 Land $4,004 Building $13,996 | $180,000 Land $40,040 Building $139,960 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1987–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2019 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 452 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | WHEELING serves 39,725 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTHWEST WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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