DeKalb County property record for 14409 Melms Rd, Genoa, IL 60135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1862 |
| Lot Size | 4.4 acres (191,664 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $177,500 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $7,486 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-05-400-008 |
| Primary APN | 03-05-400-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1862 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1862 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 191,664 sqft (4.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 484 ft deep x 450 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 0305400008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14409 MELMS RD |
| City | GENOA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60135-8712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | E 450 FT S 484 FT W 1/2 SE 1/4 SEC 5 T42N R5E (EX E 100FT S 261.50 FT THEREOF) |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENOA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
14409 Melms Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2009.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14409 MELMS RD, GENOA, IL 60135-8712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200813077 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015358 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $108,526 Land $12,811 Building $95,715 | ||
| 2024 | $7,486.00 | ||
| 2023 | $93,907 Land $10,995 Building $82,912 | ||
| 2018 | $232,512 Land $26,271 Building $206,241 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14409 Melms Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 14409 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 |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless | 40 / 10 |
| E-vergent Fixed Wireless | 33 / 6 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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