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5524 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5524 W Melrose St, Chicago, IL 60641

Property Summary

Property TypeApartments (5+ Units)
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,248 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$218,000 (Aug 1998)
Tax Bill$5,512 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Line of Credit
Aug 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN13-21-323-023

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN13-21-323-023
Alternative APN
  • 13-21-323-023-0000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,248 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address5524 W MELROSE ST
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60641-4118
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning CodeRS-3
Legal DescriptionJ J (BEARDS) RESUB LTS 3&4 OF BLK 1 IN HIELD & MARTIN S SUB OF BLKS 5&6 IN SUB LTS D-F IN PARTITION OF WH SW SEC 21-40-13
Legal Range13E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionJ J BEARDS RESUB LTS 3&4 OF BLK 1 IN H
Legal Block1,5,6
Legal Lot Number3,4,D
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5524 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4118
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Man, Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 22, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FIRST AMERICAN BANK
Aug 16, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 11, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 11, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1998224
Last Transfer DateJun 3, 2023
Transfer Doc0000006113
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 22, 2026
Property Address5524 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4118
Document Number0000018009
Instrument DateApr 8, 2026
Instrument202618009
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5524 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4118
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000018009,
DateApr 22, 2026
Instrument202618009
Lender
NameFIRST AMERICAN BANK
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate8.25%
Max Rate-1%

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateAug 16, 2023
Property Address5524 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4118
Document Number0022806113
Instrument DateJun 3, 2023
Instrument2322806113
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2026
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
Address5524 W MELROSE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641-4118
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$36,578 (+24.3%) Land $11,625 Building $24,953$365,780 (+24.3%) Land $116,250 Building $249,530
2023$5,512.00 (+2.99%)
2022$5,352.00 (+1.94%) Homeowner's exemption$29,427 (-) Land $9,375 Building $20,052$294,270 (-) Land $93,750 Building $200,520
2021$5,250.00 Homeowner's exemption$29,427 Land $9,375 Building $20,052$294,270 Land $93,750 Building $200,520

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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