Kane County property record for 12N242 Westview St, Elgin, IL 60124
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.482 acres (21,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,951 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Transfer Nov 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-08-427-010 |
| Primary APN | 06-08-427-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,000 sqft (0.482 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 12N242 WESTVIEW ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60124-4852 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ALMORA HEIGHTS 3RD ADDN LOT 10 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALMORA HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 851904 |
12N242 Westview St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2020.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12N242 WESTVIEW ST, ELGIN, IL 60124-4852 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000066776 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12N242 WESTVIEW ST, ELGIN, IL 60124-4852 |
| Document Number | 0000066776 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 66776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2208 DELORE DR MCHENRY IL 600513049, MCHENRY, IL 60051-3049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12N242 WESTVIEW ST, ELGIN, IL 60124-4852 |
| Document Number | 0000066777 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 66777 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12N242 WESTVIEW RD ELGIN IL 60123, ELGIN, IL 60123 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12N242 Westview St was $3,951 with exemptions applied.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,951.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $74,722 (+8.57%) Land $27,767 Building $46,955 | $224,256 (+8.57%) Land $83,334 Building $140,921 |
| 2024 | $68,824 Land $25,575 Building $43,249 | $206,555 Land $76,756 Building $129,799 | |
| 2022 | $3,568.00 (+7.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,695 (+6.96%) Land $21,068 Building $35,627 | $170,085 (+6.96%) Land $63,204 Building $106,881 |
| 2021 | $3,321.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,006 Land $19,697 Building $33,309 | $159,018 Land $59,091 Building $99,927 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12N242 Westview St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2000.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2000 |
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.
Wildfire risk around 12N242 Westview St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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