Kane County property record for 126 Hill Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,391 sqft · built 1884 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $203,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,050 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-253-017 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-253-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,391 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,389 sqft |
| Basement Area | 998 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1884 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1884 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 126 HILL AVE |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4413 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J R LANES ADDN SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 8 & NORTH 1/4 OF LOT 9 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | J R LANES ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elgin Historic District listed 1983 · 327 contributing resources · NRIS 83000318 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4413 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Feb 25, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| May 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 3, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20197333 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000132372 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 126 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4413 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000021131 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020K021131 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 3.12% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 126 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4413 |
| Document Number | 0000007333 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019K007333 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $203.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 126 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4413 |
| Document Number | 0000007334 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019K007334 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 5.12% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 126 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4413 |
| Document Number | 0000022188 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 22188 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TITLE GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $93.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 217 MICHIGAN ST ELGIN IL 601206575, ELGIN, IL 60120-6575 |
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 | $6,050.00 (+15.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,310 (+8.57%) Land $13,325 Building $73,985 | $262,035 (+8.57%) Land $39,991 Building $222,044 |
| 2024 | $80,418 (+21.39%) Land $12,273 Building $68,145 | $241,351 (+21.44%) Land $36,834 Building $204,517 | |
| 2022 | $5,224.00 (+4.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,246 (+6.96%) Land $10,110 Building $56,136 | $198,738 (+6.96%) Land $30,330 Building $168,408 |
| 2021 | $4,990.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,935 Land $9,452 Building $52,483 | $185,805 Land $28,356 Building $157,449 |
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 |
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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 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 520 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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