Kane County property record for 308 S Melrose Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,562 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,178 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-22-253-009 |
| Primary APN | 06-22-253-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,562 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,603 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,041 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 308 S MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH WASHINGTON HEIGHTS LOT 2 NORTHEAST 1/4 SEC 22-41-8 LOT 3 BLOCK 61 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH WASHINGTON HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 61 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 854900 |
308 S Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2019.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 S MELROSE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047510 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 308 S MELROSE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7225 |
| Document Number | 0000047510 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 47510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 S MELROSE AVE ELGIN IL 601237225, ELGIN, IL 60123-7225 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 308 S Melrose Ave was $6,178 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $6,178.00 Homeowner's exemption | $88,990 (+8.57%) Land $15,904 Building $73,086 | $267,077 (+8.57%) Land $47,731 Building $219,346 |
| 2024 | $81,966 Land $14,649 Building $67,317 | $245,996 Land $43,965 Building $202,032 | |
| 2022 | $5,334.00 (+4.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,521 (+6.96%) Land $12,067 Building $55,454 | $202,563 (+6.96%) Land $36,201 Building $166,362 |
| 2021 | $5,096.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,128 Land $11,282 Building $51,846 | $189,384 Land $33,846 Building $155,538 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 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 308 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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