Kane County property record for 1252 Van St, Elgin, IL 60123 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 887 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,825 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,218 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-15-405-018 |
| Primary APN | 06-15-405-018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 887 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,774 sqft |
| Basement Area | 887 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,825 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1252 VAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN LOT 2 BLOCK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 851101 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-15-405-018
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 499 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-3466 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2020 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure STEWART TITLE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 05, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 05, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 202043242 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 05, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1252 VAN ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-6019 |
| Document Number | 0000043242 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020K043242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $145.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 499 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-3466 |
| Document Number | 0000043243 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 05, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020K043243 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1252 VAN ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-6019 |
| Document Number | 0000051176 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 51176 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 05, 2019 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $224.66 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 1000 BLUE GENTIAN RD #300 EAGAN MN 551211786, 300, EAGAN, MN 55121-1786 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $6,218.00 (+15.96%) | ||
| 2024 | $75,072 (+21.39%) Land $14,649 Building $60,423 | $225,306 (+21.44%) Land $43,965 Building $181,342 | |
| 2022 | $5,362.00 (+3.96%) | $61,842 (+6.96%) Land $12,067 Building $49,775 | $185,526 (+6.96%) Land $36,201 Building $149,325 |
| 2021 | $5,158.00 | $57,818 Land $11,282 Building $46,536 | $173,454 Land $33,846 Building $139,608 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kane County (17089C), updated October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 535 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings | Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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