DuPage County property record for 243 E Columbia Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,859 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $495,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $9,145 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Jul 2023 Sale & Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-36-317-016 |
| Primary APN | 03-36-317-016 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,859 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,170 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,337 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 522 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,269 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 16.5 ft deep x 6 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Street Address | 243 E COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELMHURST |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60126-2440 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | MOUREAUS NORTH AVE ADD TO ELMHURST |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUREAUS NORTH AVE ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ADDISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 840600 |
Source: DuPage County records, as of August 17, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage AMERIS BANK |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FCB BANKS |
| Sep 10, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202343253 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000079072 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 243 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000028649 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628649 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 243 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000028649, |
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| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628649 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 5.88% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 243 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000043253 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | R2023-043253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $495.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 243 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000043254 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | R2023-043254 |
| Name | FCB BANKS |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 243 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000079072 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 79072 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 10 S LA SALLE ST #2750 CHICAGO IL 606031108, 2750, CHICAGO, IL 60603-1108 |
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 | $9,145.00 (+3.76%) | $163,935 (+7.9%) Land $76,410 Building $87,525 | $491,805 (+7.9%) Land $229,230 Building $262,575 |
| 2024 | $8,814.00 (+113.52%) | $151,933 (+13.82%) Land $70,816 Building $81,117 | $455,799 (+13.82%) Land $212,448 Building $243,351 |
| 2022 | $4,128.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $133,480 Land $62,300 Building $71,180 | $400,440 Land $186,900 Building $213,540 |
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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