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5839 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Property Records

Cook County property record for 5839 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,922 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$140,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$6,085 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Mortgage
Jan 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-17-128-013

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-17-128-013
Alternative APN
  • 19-17-128-013-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,922 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1956
Architectural StyleMulti-Level
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 Address5839 S MELVINA AVE
CityCHICAGO
StateIL
Zip60638-3511
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-2
Legal DescriptionPART E2W2 S17 T38N R13E 3P
Legal Range13E
Legal Township38N
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionGARFIELD RIDGE 1ST ADD A
Legal Block20
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionCHICAGO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5024
Census Tract561100

Owner

5839 S Melvina Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5839 S MELVINA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3511
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 12, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
TCF NAT'L BK
Jan 19, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 19, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202139334
Prior Transfer DateOct 1, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000033050
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address5839 S MELVINA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3511
Document Number2101939335
Instrument DateNov 12, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5839 S MELVINA AVE CHICAGO IL 606383511, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3511

Mortgage

Document Number2101939335
DateJan 19, 2021
Instrument1939335
Lender
NameTCF NAT'L BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57106
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 18, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate3.5%

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateJan 19, 2021
Property Address5839 S MELVINA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3511
Document Number2101939334
Instrument DateAug 19, 2020
Instrument1939334
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 29, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$140.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5839 S MELVINA AVE CHICAGO IL 606383511, CHICAGO, IL 60638-3511

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$32,888 Land $5,250 Building $27,638$328,880 Land $52,500 Building $276,380
2023$6,085.00 (+2.94%)
2022$5,911.00 (+2.55%)$31,999 (-) Land $4,687 Building $27,312$319,990 (-) Land $46,870 Building $273,120
2021$5,764.00$31,999 Land $4,687 Building $27,312$319,990 Land $46,870 Building $273,120

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

FEMA maps place 5839 S Melvina Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.

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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1982)
Most Recent ClaimDec 1982 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 5839 S Melvina Ave 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 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 1,247 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

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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