56 E Charles Dr, Northlake (Melrose Park), IL 60164 Property Records

Cook County property record for 56 E Charles Dr, Northlake, IL 60164

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,456 sqft · built 1942
Lot Size0.167 acres (7,260 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$73,333 (Sep 1993)
Tax Bill$7,109 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Line of Credit
Apr 2021 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN12-32-314-019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN12-32-314-019
Alternative APN
  • 12-32-314-019-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,456 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1942
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1943
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,260 sqft (0.167 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address56 E CHARLES DR
CityNORTHLAKE
StateIL
Zip60164-2212
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(MIDLAND) DEVELOPMENT COS (NORTHLAKE) VILLAGE (UNIT3) SUB OF PT SH SEC 32-40-12
Legal Range12E
Legal Township40N
Legal Section32
Legal SubdivisionMIDLAND DEVELOPMENT COS NORTHLAKE VILLAG
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number12
Legal Unit3
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionLEYDEN
Census Block Group4
Census Block4018
Census Tract811800

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address56 E CHARLES DR, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2212
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 11, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
US BANK NA
Apr 30, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 27, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 27, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1993146
Last Transfer DateMay 8, 1998
Transfer Doc0000000161
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address56 E CHARLES DR, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2212
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 20, 2024
Title CompanyRADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address56 E CHARLES DR, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2212

Mortgage

Document Number0007120065
DateMar 11, 2024
Instrument2407120065
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressHOPKINS, MN 55343
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueFeb 16, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate9.45%
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address56 E CHARLES DR, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2212
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021
Title CompanyRADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, RADIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address56 E CHARLES DR, NORTHLAKE, IL 60164-2212

Mortgage

Document Number0012012048
DateApr 30, 2021
Instrument2112012048
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCINCINNATI, OH 45202
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term72 Months
DueApr 25, 2027
Interest
Rate2.84%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionLeyden Township
MunicipalityNorthlake City
Elementary School DistrictBerkeley School District 87 (PK - 08)
Secondary School DistrictLeyden Community High School District 212 (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$32,000 (+33.33%) Land $3,993 Building $28,007$320,000 (+33.33%) Land $39,930 Building $280,070
2023$7,109.00 (-7.13%)
2022$7,655.00 Homeowner's exemption$24,000 Land $3,267 Building $20,733$240,000 Land $32,670 Building $207,330

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 37 policies
Nearby Flood Policies37 in force
Nearby Flood Claims74 (1979–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 74
Most Recent ClaimMay 2020 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 15 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jul 2010 · 32 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1987 · 10 claims

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.

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 SystemNORTHLAKE
serves 12,840 people · EPA ID IL0314710
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MELROSE PARK
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead3 ppb (2026–2028)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 675 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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