DeKalb County property record for 12987 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL 60135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,453 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-05-253-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-05-253-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,610 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,282 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 322 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 217 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 0605253002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12987 ELLEN DR |
| City | GENOA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60135-7736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PDR |
| Legal Description | PT OF NE1/4 - SEC 5 - T41N R5E - AS DESC IN DOC 332292 |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | SYCAMORE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 402 |
12987 Ellen Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12987 ELLEN DR, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201710960 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010960 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Property Address | 12987 ELLEN DR, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Document Number | 0000008500 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12987 ELLEN DR GENOA IL 601357736, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Document Number | 0000008500 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 8500 |
| Name | HUNTINGTON MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43235 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 23, 2050 |
Source: DeKalb County assessment roll, as of April 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DeKalb County |
| County Subdivision | Sycamore Township |
| Unified School District | Genoa-Kingston Community Unit School District 424 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,061 Land $15,039 Building $70,022 | $255,183 Land $45,117 Building $210,066 | |
| 2024 | $5,453.00 | ||
| 2023 | $73,030 Land $12,912 Building $60,118 | $219,090 Land $38,736 Building $180,354 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12987 Ellen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1999.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1999) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1999 · 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 risk around 12987 Ellen Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GENOA serves 5,298 people · EPA ID IL0370150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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