DuPage County property record for 153 Melrose Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,192 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,409 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Jan 2021 Reverse Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-01-106-050 |
| Primary APN | 06-01-106-050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,192 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,384 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 153 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-2413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | VEHMEYERS SUB ALL ALL PATRICIA LYNNS RESUB ALL |
| Legal Subdivision | VEHMEYERS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | YORK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 842800 |
153 Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2002.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 MELROSE AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | Land Contract, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 29, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000123214 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 153 MELROSE AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2413 |
| Document Number | 0000061916 |
| Map Reference | DOC R2001-245700 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | R2025-061916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 153 MELROSE AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 MELROSE AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2413 |
| Document Number | 0000015096 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-015096 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS GROUP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.11% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 153 MELROSE AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2413 |
| Document Number | 0000015097 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 153 MELROSE AVE ELMHURST IL 601262413, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2413 |
| Document Number | 0000015097 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 15097 |
| Name | COMMISSIONER/HSNG & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 996 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.11% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 153 Melrose Ave was $7,409 with a veteran's exemption, up 34.2% from the year before.
Source: DuPage County assessment roll, as of August 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | DuPage County |
| County Subdivision | York Township |
| Municipality | Elmhurst City |
| Unified School District | Elmhurst School District 205 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,409.00 (+34.17%) | $144,027 (+7.86%) Land $84,867 Building $59,160 | $432,081 (+7.86%) Land $254,601 Building $177,480 |
| 2024 | $5,522.00 Homeowner's exemption Veteran's exemption | $133,532 Land $78,683 Building $54,849 | $400,596 Land $236,049 Building $164,547 |
| 2022 | $5,860.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $118,710 Land $69,960 Building $48,750 | $356,130 Land $209,880 Building $146,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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.
Wildfire risk around 153 Melrose 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 566 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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