Cook County property record for 601 Merle Ln, Wheeling, IL 60090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 972 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,703 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 03-10-213-005 |
| Primary APN | 03-10-213-005 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 972 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,240 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 601 MERLE LN |
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| City | WHEELING |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60090-4650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (DUNHURST) SUB (UNIT2) SUB OF PT OF NE SEC 10-42-11 |
| Legal Range | 11E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | DUNHURST SUB UNIT2 |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHEELING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 802504 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 03-10-213-005
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 08, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DRC CAPITAL LLC |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage RCN CAPITAL LLC |
| May 14, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC |
| Nov 08, 2019 | Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage RCN CAP |
| Nov 08, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| May 22, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 08, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 08, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 201944059 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000044058 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Property Address | 601 MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Document Number | 0000020208 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620208 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1604 CHIPPEWA TRL, WHEELING, IL 60090-5117 |
| Document Number | 0000020208, |
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| Date | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620208 |
| Name | DRC CAPITAL LLC |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.83% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 601 MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Document Number | 0026428100 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1602023 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2126428100 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 601 MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Document Number | 0026428101 |
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| Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2126428101 |
| Name | RCN CAPITAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 601 MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Document Number | 2013539183 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13539183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 03, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATLAS TITLE, ATLAS TITLE & ESCROW |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 601 MERLE LN WHEELING IL 600904650, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Document Number | 2013539184 |
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| Date | May 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 13539184 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA COM'L LLC |
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| Address | LISLE, IL 60532 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 13, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 08, 2019 |
| Property Address | 601 MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Document Number | 1931244059 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31244059 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $137.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 601 MERLE LN WHEELING IL 600904650, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Document Number | 1931244060 |
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| Date | Nov 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31244060 |
| Name | RCN CAP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | SOUTH WINDSOR, CT 06074 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Nov 07, 2020 |
| Rate | 10.4% |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 08, 2019 |
| Property Address | 601 MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Document Number | 1931244058 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 31244058 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 650 5TH AVE #1001 NEW YORK NY 100190013, 1001, NEW YORK, NY 10019-0013 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 601 MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Document Number | 1914245037 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14245037 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 345 SAINT PETER ST ST PAUL MN 551021211, ST PAUL, MN 55102-1211 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Wheeling Township |
| Municipality | Wheeling Village |
| Secondary School District | Township High School District 214 (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Wheeling Community Consolidated School District 21 (PK - 08) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,000 (+15%) Land $4,680 Building $18,320 | $230,000 (+15%) Land $46,800 Building $183,200 | |
| 2023 | $6,703.00 (+4.87%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,392.00 | $20,000 Land $4,056 Building $15,944 | $200,000 Land $40,560 Building $159,440 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318025042, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
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| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 23 (1987–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 23 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 430 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0314970, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | WHEELING serves 39,725 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from NORTHWEST WATER COMMISSION |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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