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Last sold for $425,000 on May 14, 1991

4520 JAMES PL

MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
0
Baths
12,827 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$425,000 · May 14, 1991

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$52,483 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$159,151 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,154
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,997
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$636,604

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
62
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Industrial (General)
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.70
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
West Leyden High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Leyden Community High School District 212

Neighborhood · ZIP 60160These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.62
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.134
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,708
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,507 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,066
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,548
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

4520 James Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Melrose Park 60160
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Melrose Park 60160
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Melrose Park 60160

How it measures up in Melrose Park 60160

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Melrose Park 60160.

Living area12,827 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,672 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 94% of homes nearby

How 4520 James Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMelrose Park 60160Cook County
Living areabigger than12,827 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac95% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200394% of homes92% of homes

About 4520 James Pl

When did 4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL last sell?

4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL last sold on May 14, 1991 for $425,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL?

4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL has 12,827 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL built?

4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL?

4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL is assigned to West Leyden High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Leyden Community High School District 212. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL compare to other homes in Melrose Park 60160?

Among the 4,778 homes in Melrose Park 60160, it is bigger than almost all of them (12,827 ft² against a typical 1,672 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 94% of them (2003 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 4520 James Pl, Melrose Park, IL was $52,483. The county assessed it at $159,151.

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