DeKalb County property record for 12997 Ellen Dr, Genoa, IL 60135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $206,500 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,371 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Mar 2020 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-05-253-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-05-253-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,470 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,838 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 217 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0605253003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12997 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 NE 1/4 - SEC 5 - T41N R5E |
| 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 |
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12997 ELLEN DR, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST MIDWEST BK |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Apr 2, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NAT'L BK/OTTAWA |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020597 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Property Address | 12997 ELLEN DR, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE NY, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12997 ELLEN DR, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Document Number | 0000001713 |
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| Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024001713 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1 MAIN ST, EVANSVILLE, IN 47708 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Property Address | 12997 ELLEN DR, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Document Number | 0000003218 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12997 ELLEN DR GENOA IL 601357736, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Document Number | 0000003218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3218 |
| Name | FIRST MIDWEST BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60631-3655 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 13, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12997 ELLEN DR, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Document Number | 0000000597 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 597 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $207.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12997 ELLEN DR GENOA IL 601357736, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12997 ELLEN DR, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Document Number | 0000002384 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2384 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $175.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1702 SHARON RD STREATOR IL 613641734, STREATOR, IL 61364-1734 |
| Document Number | 2385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2385 |
| Name | FIRST NAT'L BK/OTTAWA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | OTTAWA, IL 61350 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12997 ELLEN DR, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
| Document Number | 0000009432 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9432 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 12997 ELLEN DR GENOA IL 601357736, GENOA, IL 60135-7736 |
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 | $108,154 (+16.47%) Land $15,023 Building $93,131 | $324,462 (+16.47%) Land $45,069 Building $279,393 | |
| 2024 | $6,371.00 | ||
| 2023 | $92,856 Land $12,898 Building $79,958 | $278,568 Land $38,694 Building $239,874 |
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.
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.
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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