DeKalb County property record for 14540 Melms Rd, Genoa, IL 60135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,724 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-08-200-001 |
| Primary APN | 03-08-200-001 |
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| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 502 ft deep x 260 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0308200001 |
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| Street Address | 14540 MELMS RD |
| City | GENOA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60135-8702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | PT E 1/2 NE 1/4 - SEC 8 T42N R5E |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENOA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
14540 Melms Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7413 JUPITER CT, LOVES PARK, IL 61111-3005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20225156 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000009891 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 14540 MELMS RD, GENOA, IL 60135-8702 |
| Document Number | 0000005156 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022005156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $285.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 14540 MELMS RD, GENOA, IL 60135-8702 |
| Document Number | 0000005157 |
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| Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022005157 |
| Name | FIRST COMMUNITY CU OF BELOIT |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Rate | 5.5% |
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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 | $105,945 Land $26,280 Building $79,665 | $317,835 Land $78,840 Building $238,995 | |
| 2024 | $6,724.00 | ||
| 2023 | $84,468 Land $22,490 Building $61,978 | $253,404 Land $67,470 Building $185,934 |
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 14540 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 14540 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.
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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