Kane County property record for 1042 Duncan Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,097 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-209-016 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-209-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,184 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1042 DUNCAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-2414 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | R N BOTSFORDS ADDN LOT 4 BLOCK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | R N BOTSFORDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 6 |
| Census Block | 6008 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
1042 Duncan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1042 DUNCAN AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2414 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Apr 5, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202237689 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000082617 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1042 DUNCAN AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2414 |
| Document Number | 0000037689 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K037689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | LANDTRUST NATIONAL TITLE SERVICES, LANDTRUST NATIONAL TTL SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $270.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1042 DUNCAN AVE, 1042, ELGIN, IL 60120-2414 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7539 BRISTOL LN UNIT 3, 3, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-7219 |
| Document Number | 0000037690 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K037690 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Rate | 4.99% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1042 DUNCAN AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2414 |
| Document Number | 0000013183 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 13183 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION, AMERICAN LAND TITLE ASSN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $228.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1042 DUNCAN AVE ELGIN IL 601202414, ELGIN, IL 60120-2414 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1042 Duncan Ave was $5,097 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 | $5,097.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,811 (+8.57%) Land $17,146 Building $57,665 | $224,523 (+8.57%) Land $51,459 Building $173,064 |
| 2024 | $68,906 Land $15,793 Building $53,113 | $206,801 Land $47,398 Building $159,403 | |
| 2022 | $4,377.00 (+4.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,763 (+6.96%) Land $13,010 Building $43,753 | $170,289 (+6.96%) Land $39,030 Building $131,259 |
| 2021 | $4,175.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,069 Land $12,163 Building $40,906 | $159,207 Land $36,489 Building $122,718 |
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 1042 Duncan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · 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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 1042 Duncan 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 514 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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