DuPage County property record for 135 E Columbia Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,657 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (May 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,984 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-36-311-019 |
| Primary APN | 03-36-311-019 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,657 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,630 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 709 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 709 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 16.5 ft deep x 5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 135 E COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-2301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | ROBERTSONS 2ND ADD TO ELMHURST W 50 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTSONS 2ND ADD TO ELMHURST |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ADDISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 840600 |
135 E Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2014.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST MIDWEST BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201436918 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 135 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000107359 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020-107359 |
| Name | DRAPER & KRAMER MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.87% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 135 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 EAST6 COLUMBIA AVENUE, EAST6, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2301 |
| Document Number | 0000135891 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020-135891 |
| Name | FIRST MIDWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60631 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 135 E Columbia Ave was $9,984 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | Addison Township |
| Municipality | Elmhurst City |
| Unified School District | Elmhurst School District 205 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,984.00 (+3.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $178,244 (+7.9%) Land $76,410 Building $101,834 | $534,732 (+7.9%) Land $229,230 Building $305,502 |
| 2024 | $9,626.00 | $165,194 Land $70,816 Building $94,378 | $495,582 Land $212,448 Building $283,134 |
| 2022 | $9,215.00 Homeowner's exemption | $156,440 Land $62,300 Building $94,140 | $469,320 Land $186,900 Building $282,420 |
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.
FEMA maps place 135 E Columbia Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 1, 2025 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 135 E Columbia Ave 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | ELMHURST serves 45,000 people · EPA ID IL0430350 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 6 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 490 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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