DuPage County property record for 176 E Columbia Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $323,500 (May 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $9,330 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-36-315-006 |
| Primary APN | 03-36-315-006 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,080 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 16.5 ft deep x 5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 135 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 176 E COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| 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 TO ELMHURST W 50 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTSONS 2ND ADD TO ELMHURST |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ADDISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 840600 |
176 E Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2016.
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 176 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST ILLINOIS MORTGAGE INC |
| Aug 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST ILLINOIS MORTGAGE INC |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BLUELEAF LNDG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 24, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002136438 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000140986 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 176 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2022 |
| Title Company | DUKANE TITLE, DUKANE TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000043408 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | R2022-043408 |
| Name | FIRST ILLINOIS MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 340 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 176 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | DUKANE TITLE INSURANCE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000092870 |
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| Date | Aug 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | R2020-092870 |
| Name | FIRST ILLINOIS MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 176 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
| Document Number | 0000107058 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 176 E COLUMBIA AVE ELMHURST IL 601262426, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2426 |
| Document Number | 0000107058 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 107058 |
| Name | BLUELEAF LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60631 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 16, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 176 E Columbia Ave was $9,330 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.7% from the year before.
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 | $9,330.00 (+3.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,082 (+7.9%) Land $76,410 Building $90,672 | $501,246 (+7.9%) Land $229,230 Building $272,016 |
| 2024 | $8,993.00 | $154,849 Land $70,816 Building $84,033 | $464,547 Land $212,448 Building $252,099 |
| 2022 | $7,964.00 Homeowner's exemption | $136,020 Land $62,300 Building $73,720 | $408,060 Land $186,900 Building $221,160 |
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 176 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.
Wildfire risk around 176 E Columbia 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 |
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| 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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