DeKalb County property record for 17757 Melms Rd, Genoa, IL 60135
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 5.16 acres (224,770 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,279 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 03-01-300-001 |
| Primary APN | 03-01-300-001 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 224,770 sqft (5.16 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 450 ft deep x 500 ft wide |
| Account Number | 0301300001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17757 MELMS RD |
| City | GENOA |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60135-8615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 |
| Legal Description | E 500 OF W650 OF S 450 SW 1/4SEC 1 T42N R5E |
| Legal Range | 05E |
| Legal Township | 42N |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | DE KALB IL |
| Township / Civil Division | GENOA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
17757 Melms Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2014.
Source: DeKalb County records, as of April 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17757 MELMS RD, GENOA, IL 60135-8615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20142805 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002805 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $245,978 Land $32,762 Building $213,216 | $737,934 Land $98,286 Building $639,648 | |
| 2024 | $16,279.00 | ||
| 2023 | $193,915 Land $28,037 Building $165,878 | $581,745 Land $84,111 Building $497,634 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17757 Melms Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 2, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 17757 Melms Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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: 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: Frontier.
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