Cook County property record for 609 Merle Ln, Wheeling, IL 60090
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,816 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 03-10-213-004 |
| Primary APN | 03-10-213-004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,302 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,240 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 609 MERLE LN |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | WHEELING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 802504 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 1994268 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016104 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 609 MERLE LN, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
| Document Number | 1829616104 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 29616104 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 609 MERLE LN WHEELING IL 600904650, WHEELING, IL 60090-4650 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,000 (+23.81%) Land $4,680 Building $21,320 | $260,000 (+23.81%) Land $46,800 Building $213,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,816.00 (+1.52%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,744.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $21,000 Land $4,056 Building $16,944 | $210,000 Land $40,560 Building $169,440 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 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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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WHEELING serves 39,725 people · EPA ID IL0314970 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 430 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 |
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