Kane County property record for 500 Melrose Ct, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $207,500 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,987 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-22-255-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-22-255-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| 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 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,920 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 500 MELROSE CT |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7269 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BURNIDGES ADDN TO SUNSET PARK LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURNIDGES ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 854900 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 MELROSE CT, ELGIN, IL 60123-7269 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005154162 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000154162 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $6,987.00 (+15.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $99,588 (+8.57%) Land $21,109 Building $78,479 | $298,884 (+8.57%) Land $63,352 Building $235,531 |
| 2024 | $91,727 (+21.39%) Land $19,443 Building $72,284 | $275,291 (+21.44%) Land $58,352 Building $216,939 | |
| 2022 | $6,031.00 (+4.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,561 (+6.96%) Land $16,016 Building $59,545 | $226,683 (+6.96%) Land $48,048 Building $178,635 |
| 2021 | $5,767.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,644 Land $14,974 Building $55,670 | $211,932 Land $44,922 Building $167,010 |
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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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