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5522 W Melrose St, Apt 2, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5522 W Melrose St, Apt 2, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,042 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$422,500 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$4,856 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-21-323-024

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-323-024
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-323-024-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,042 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address5522 W MELROSE ST, 2
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-6056
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionL13 BEARDS RESUBD W1/2 SW1/4 S21 T40N R13E
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionBEARDS RESUBD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract151100

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5522 W MELROSE ST, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60641-6056
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSurviving Spouse

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 28, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202239112
Prior Transfer DateJul 17, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000009904
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJul 19, 2022
Property Address5522 W MELROSE ST APT 2, 2, CHICAGO, IL 60641-6056
Document Number0020039112
Instrument DateJul 7, 2022
Instrument2220039112
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 29, 2022
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$422.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address522 W MELROSE ST, 522, CHICAGO, IL 60657-3752

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address2847 N NATCHEZ AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634-4951
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0020039113
DateJul 19, 2022
Instrument2220039113
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2052
Interest
Rate5.87%

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$39,000 (+69.57%) Land $11,625 Building $27,375$390,000 (+69.57%) Land $116,250 Building $273,750
2023$4,856.00 (+2.6%)
2022$4,733.00$23,000 Land $9,375 Building $13,625$230,000 Land $93,750 Building $136,250

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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