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242 Harlem Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 Property Records

Winnebago County property record for 242 Harlem Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2 ba · 2,382 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.413 acres (17,988 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$163,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill$3,066 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN07-25-479-052

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN07-25-479-052
Alternative APNs
  • 725479052
  • 097D261

Interior

Full Baths2 Baths
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,382 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,368 sqft
Basement Area1,023 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialConcrete
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area17,988 sqft (0.413 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 137 ft wide
Garage Area940 sqft
Deck Area264 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address242 HARLEM RD
CityMACHESNEY PARK
StateIL
Zip61115-2316
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR2 - 2 FAM
Legal DescriptionNORTH PARK THIRD SUBD PT OF S1/2 SEC 25-45-1 ELY 9FT LOT 51 + ALL LOTS 52 +053 BLOCK 021
Legal Range1
Legal Township45
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionNORTH PARK THIRD SUBD
Legal Block021
Legal Lot Number51-52
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Township / Civil DivisionHARLEM
Census Block Group4
Census Block4008
Census Tract101

Owner

Source: Winnebago County records, as of July 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address242 HARLEM RD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115-2316
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202126657
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionWINNEBAGO IL
Recording DateJul 29, 2021
Property Address242 HARLEM RD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115-2316
Document Number0000026657
Map ReferencePB 22 PG 164
Instrument DateJul 22, 2021
Instrument2126657
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$244.50
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address242 HARLEM RD, MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115-2316

Mortgage

Document Number0000026658
DateJul 29, 2021
Instrument2126658
Lender
NameBARRINGTON BANK & TRUST CO NA
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate3.38%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Winnebago County assessment roll, as of July 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyWinnebago County
County SubdivisionHarlem Township
MunicipalityMachesney Park Village
Unified School DistrictHarlem Unit School District 122 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,066.00$45,956 (+35.76%) Land $9,248 Building $36,708$137,868 (+35.76%) Land $27,744 Building $110,124
2022Homeowner's exemption$33,852 Land $6,812 Building $27,040$101,556 Land $20,436 Building $81,120

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 12, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims10 (1996–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 10
Most Recent ClaimMar 2019 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Jun 2008 · 7 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNORTH PARK PWD
serves 35,580 people · EPA ID IL2015500
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2023
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 555 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Metronet
Fiber		5,120 / 5,120
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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