Kane County property record for 486 Melrose Ct, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,396 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $7,068 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-22-255-006 |
| Primary APN | 06-22-255-006 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,396 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 486 MELROSE CT |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7267 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BURNIDGES ADDN TO SUNSET PARK LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURNIDGES ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 854900 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-22-255-006
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 486 MELROSE CT, ELGIN, IL 60123-7267 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 28, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200572554 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 08, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000163678 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,068.00 (+15.85%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $92,709 (+21.39%) Land $18,412 Building $74,297 | $278,238 (+21.44%) Land $55,258 Building $222,980 | |
| 2022 | $6,101.00 (+4.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,371 (+6.96%) Land $15,167 Building $61,204 | $229,113 (+6.96%) Land $45,501 Building $183,612 |
| 2021 | $5,834.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,401 Land $14,180 Building $57,221 | $214,203 Land $42,540 Building $171,663 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 626 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ELGIN serves 114,797 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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