Cook County property record for 5518 W Melrose St, #1, Chicago, IL 60641
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,396 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,322 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-21-323-025 |
| Primary APN | 13-21-323-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,396 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5518 W MELROSE ST, 1 |
|---|---|
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60641-4118 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-3 |
| Legal Description | LOTS3&4 BLK1 HEILD & MARTINS SUB BL KS5&6 SUB LOTS D-F PARTITION W2SW4 S21 T40N R13E 3P |
| Legal Range | 13E |
| Legal Township | 40N |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN J BEARDS RESUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHICAGO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 151100 |
5518 W Melrose St, #1 is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2019.
Source: Cook County records, as of June 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5518 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4118 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201955117 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055117 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5518 W MELROSE ST # 1, 1, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4118 |
| Document Number | 1922555117 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22555117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5518 W MELROSE ST CHICAGO IL 606414118, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4118 |
| Document Number | 1922555118 |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 22555118 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | LOMBARD, IL 60148 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 12, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.62% |
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 | $41,000 Land $11,625 Building $29,375 | $410,000 Land $116,250 Building $293,750 | |
| 2023 | $7,322.00 (+2.89%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,116.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,000 Land $9,375 Building $28,625 | $380,000 Land $93,750 Building $286,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5518 W Melrose St, #1 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5518 W Melrose St, #1 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 |
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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 1,097 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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