DuPage County property record for 281 E Columbia Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,599 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $348,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,608 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-36-317-024 |
| Primary APN | 03-36-317-024 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,599 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,665 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,066 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 533 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,066 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 16.5 ft deep x 5 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 153 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 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 E 50 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUREAUS NORTH AVE ADD TO ELMHURST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ADDISON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 840600 |
Source: DuPage County records, as of October 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage POSTAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| May 14, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jul 18, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201772265 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000131348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 281 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000068369 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202668369 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 281 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000068369, |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202668369 |
| Name | POSTAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 7% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 281 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000076227 |
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| Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | R2021-076227 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Property Address | 281 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000032962 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 14, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 281 E COLUMBIA AVE ELMHURST IL 601262440, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000032962 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 32962 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 5, 2050 |
| Rate | 3.75% |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DU PAGE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 E COLUMBIA AVE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 0000072265 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 72265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | PREMIER TITLE COMPANY, PREMIER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $522.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 281 E COLUMBIA AVE ELMHURST IL 601262440, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2440 |
| Document Number | 72266 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 72266 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2047 |
| Rate | 4.25% |
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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 | $8,608.00 (+16.99%) | $154,769 (+22.72%) Land $76,410 Building $78,359 | $464,307 (+22.72%) Land $229,230 Building $235,077 |
| 2022 | $7,358.00 Homeowner's exemption | $126,120 Land $62,300 Building $63,820 | $378,360 Land $186,900 Building $191,460 |
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 | 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 | 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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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