Kane County property record for 1491 Birch Ln, South Elgin, IL 60177
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,725 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,105 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $196,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $8,371 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-33-203-038 |
| Primary APN | 06-33-203-038 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,725 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,439 sqft |
| Basement Area | 714 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 14,105 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1491 BIRCH LN |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTH ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60177-2996 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KINGSPORT VILLAGE PHASE 2 LOT 118 |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGSPORT VILLAGE |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 118 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 851907 |
1491 Birch Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1491 BIRCH LN, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2996 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201367480 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 1491 BIRCH LN, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2996 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000024474 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020K024474 |
| Name | WINTRUST MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DES PLAINES, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1491 Birch Ln was $8,371 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 | South Elgin Village |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,371.00 Homeowner's exemption | $121,167 (+8.57%) Land $30,744 Building $90,423 | $363,646 (+8.57%) Land $92,269 Building $271,378 |
| 2024 | $111,602 Land $28,317 Building $83,285 | $334,940 Land $84,985 Building $249,955 | |
| 2022 | $7,395.00 (+6.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,934 (+6.96%) Land $23,326 Building $68,608 | $275,802 (+6.96%) Land $69,978 Building $205,824 |
| 2021 | $6,962.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,952 Land $21,808 Building $64,144 | $257,856 Land $65,424 Building $192,432 |
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 1491 Birch Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 1491 Birch Ln 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 | SOUTH ELGIN serves 23,648 people · EPA ID IL0890800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | ELGIN |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.5 mg/L (2024) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Barium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 360 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Metronet.
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