DeKalb County property record for 12735 Melms Rd, Genoa, IL 60135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 33.3 acres (1,452,726 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,061 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-06-300-005 |
| Primary APN | 03-06-300-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,452,726 sqft (33.3 acres) |
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| Account Number | 0306300005 |
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| Street Address | 12735 MELMS RD |
| City | GENOA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60135-8821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | G.L. 2 SW1/4 (EX E 50 ACRES) |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENOA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
12735 Melms Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2016.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12735 MELMS RD, GENOA, IL 60135-8821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 22, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 22, 2010 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20103284 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012514 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Property Address | 12735 MELMS RD, GENOA, IL 60135-8821 |
| Document Number | 0000009952 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12735 MELMS RD GENOA IL 601358821, GENOA, IL 60135-8821 |
| Document Number | 0000009952 |
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| Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9952 |
| Name | RESOURCE BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GENOA, IL 60135 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 9, 2027 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Genoa Township |
| Unified School District | Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,697 Land $40,851 Building $66,846 | ||
| 2024 | $7,061.00 | ||
| 2023 | $93,755 Land $35,702 Building $58,053 | ||
| 2018 | $228,456 Land $83,484 Building $144,972 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12735 Melms Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 2, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · 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.
The area around 12735 Melms Rd 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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