1279 Thorndale Ct, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Cook County property record for 1279 Thorndale Ct, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,057 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size	0.144 acres (6,279 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$185,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,894 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-20-103-100`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-20-103-100`
Alternative APN	`06-20-103-100-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	4 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,057 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,057 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1984
Effective Year Built	Effective 1985
Architectural Style	Modern
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Raised
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,279 sqft (0.144 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1279 THORNDALE CT
City	ELGIN
State	IL
Zip	60120-8113
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Description	(PARKWOOD) (II) (UNIT1) SUB OF PT OF SECS17,19 & IN N W SEC 20-41-09
Legal Range	09E
Legal Township	41N
Legal Section	20
Legal Subdivision	PARKWOOD II UNIT1
Legal Lot Number	41
Legal Unit	1
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	HANOVER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	804406

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1279 THORNDALE CT, ELGIN, IL 60120-8113
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 14, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202139231
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Executor's Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Executor's Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	May 14, 2021
Property Address	1279 THORNDALE CT, ELGIN, IL 60120-8113
Document Number	0013439231
Instrument Date	May 4, 2021
Instrument	2113439231
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 26, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$185.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	1279 THORNDALE CT, ELGIN, IL 60120-8113

Mortgage

Document Number	0013439232
Date	May 14, 2021
Instrument	2113439232

Lender

Name	COMPASS MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
County Subdivision	Hanover Township
Municipality	Elgin City
Unified School District	School District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$20,000 (+17.64%) Land $4,395 Building $15,605	$200,000 (+17.64%) Land $43,950 Building $156,050
2023	$4,894.00 (+2.92%)
2022	$4,755.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption	$17,001 Land $3,001 Building $14,000	$170,010 Land $30,010 Building $140,000

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20