DeKalb County property record for 16028 Melms Rd, Marengo, IL 60152
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 5.74 acres (250,034 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $77,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $12,884 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-10-100-008 |
| Primary APN | 03-10-100-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 250,034 sqft (5.74 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 500 ft deep x 500 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0310100008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16028 MELMS RD |
| City | MARENGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60152-7516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | PT E 1/2 NW 1/4 - SEC 10 - T42N R5E |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENOA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
16028 Melms Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2025.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of September 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16028 MELMS RD, MARENGO, IL 60152-7516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008404 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Property Address | 16028 MELMS RD, MARENGO, IL 60152-7516 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000003479 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023003479 |
| Name | OLD SECOND NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | AURORA, IL 60506 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16028 Melms Rd was $12,884, up 1.6% from the year before.
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 | $12,884.00 (+1.55%) | $184,593 Land $28,339 Building $156,254 | |
| 2024 | $12,687.00 | ||
| 2023 | $160,111 Land $24,265 Building $135,846 | ||
| 2018 | $398,706 Land $58,905 Building $339,801 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16028 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 16028 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 |
| Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless | 40 / 10 |
| Rise Broadband Fixed Wireless | 25 / 5 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: E-vergent.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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