DuPage County property record for 154 E Columbia Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,015 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $583,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,734 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-36-315-001 |
| Primary APN | 03-36-315-001 |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,015 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,066 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,114 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 901 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,051 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 10 ft deep x 9.2 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 154 E COLUMBIA AVE |
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| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-2426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | ROBERTSONS 2ND ADD /EX E 70 FT/ & /EX S 73 FT/ |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTSONS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ADDISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 840600 |
154 E Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 154 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BUSEY BANK |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202166500 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017224 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 154 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000056780 |
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| Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | R2025-056780 |
| Name | BUSEY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Aug 29, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 154 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
| Document Number | 0000066500 |
| Map Reference | DOC 95683 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-066500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | CITYWIDE TITLE CORPORATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $583.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 154 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
| Document Number | 0000066501 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-066501 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 154 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
| Document Number | 0000017224 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 17224 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 154 E COLUMBIA AVE ELMHURST IL 601262426, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 154 E Columbia Ave was $11,734 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $11,734.00 | $208,080 Land $80,237 Building $127,843 | $624,240 Land $240,711 Building $383,529 |
| 2022 | $10,864.00 Homeowner's exemption | $183,360 Land $65,410 Building $117,950 | $550,080 Land $196,230 Building $353,850 |
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 154 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.
The area around 154 E Columbia Ave 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ELMHURST serves 45,000 people · EPA ID IL0430350 |
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| 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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