Kane County property record for 273 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 960 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,500 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,942 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-22-208-017 |
| Primary APN | 06-22-208-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 273 S MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH WASHINGTON HEIGHTS LOT 20 BLOCK 55 OF LOT 2 NORTHEAST QUARTER SEC 22-41-8 EAST OF THE 1/3 PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH WASHINGTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 55 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20,2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 854900 |
273 S Melrose Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2009.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 273 S MELROSE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004144490 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000056771 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 273 S Melrose Ave was $4,942 with exemptions applied.
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 | $4,942.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $80,782 (+8.57%) Land $15,785 Building $64,997 | $242,443 (+8.57%) Land $47,374 Building $195,069 |
| 2024 | $74,405 Land $14,539 Building $59,866 | $223,304 Land $43,634 Building $179,670 | |
| 2022 | $4,360.00 (+5.54%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,292 (+6.96%) Land $11,977 Building $49,315 | $183,876 (+6.96%) Land $35,931 Building $147,945 |
| 2021 | $4,131.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,304 Land $11,198 Building $46,106 | $171,912 Land $33,594 Building $138,318 |
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 273 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 273 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 626 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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