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5455 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5455 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,300 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.095 acres (4,125 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$165,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$5,066 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Transfer
Sep 2018 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-21-328-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-328-002
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-328-002-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units3 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,300 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,300 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area4,125 sqft (0.095 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5455 W MELROSE ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-4117
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 Block10
Legal Lot Number1,2,8
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract151100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address5455 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4117
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 1, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Sep 11, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 27, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 11, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201818089
Last Transfer DateJun 14, 2022
Transfer Doc0000000002
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateDec 1, 2022
Property Address5455 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4117
Document Number0033522002
Instrument DateJun 14, 2022
Instrument2233522002
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 12, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address180 N LA SALLE ST, 180, CHICAGO, IL 60601-2501

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address201 N WESTSHORE DR APT 1607, 1607, CHICAGO, IL 60601-7262

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 11, 2018
Property Address5455 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4117
Document Number1825444085
Instrument DateJul 26, 2018
Instrument25444085
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 19, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5455 W MELROSE ST CHICAGO IL 606414117, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4117

September 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateSep 27, 2018
Property Address5455 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4117
Document Number1827018089
Instrument DateFeb 12, 2013
Instrument27018089
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$165.00
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address180 N LA SALLE ST #1921 CHICAGO IL 606012605, 1921, CHICAGO, IL 60601-2605

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$38,158 (+59%) Land $12,788 Building $25,370$381,580 (+59%) Land $127,880 Building $253,700
2023$5,066.00 (+2.59%)
2022$4,938.00$23,999 Land $10,312 Building $13,687$239,990 Land $103,120 Building $136,870

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 1,296 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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