Kane County property record for 27 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,469 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,054 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-15-409-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-15-409-007 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,469 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,448 sqft |
| Basement Area | 979 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 27 S MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADD LOT 10 BLK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 851101 |
27 S Melrose Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2025.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1960 SYCAMORE AVE, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-3541 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202525358 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 27 S Melrose Ave was $6,054.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,054.00 | $79,365 (+8.57%) Land $15,540 Building $63,825 | $238,190 (+8.57%) Land $46,639 Building $191,552 |
| 2024 | $73,100 Land $14,313 Building $58,787 | $219,388 Land $42,956 Building $176,432 | |
| 2022 | $4,267.00 (+5.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,218 (+6.96%) Land $11,791 Building $48,427 | $180,654 (+6.96%) Land $35,373 Building $145,281 |
| 2021 | $4,041.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,300 Land $11,024 Building $45,276 | $168,900 Land $33,072 Building $135,828 |
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 27 S Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 27 S Melrose Ave 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 |
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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 | ELGIN serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 535 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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