Cook County property record for 1491 Chestnut St, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.487 acres (21,210 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,546 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-17-305-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-17-305-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,210 sqft (0.487 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1491 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODSIDE MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 804405 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 06-17-305-002
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1491 CHESTNUT ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-4707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20042095 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| 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 | $35,000 (+12.91%) Land $12,726 Building $22,274 | $350,000 (+12.91%) Land $127,260 Building $222,740 | |
| 2023 | $6,546.00 (+3.97%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,296.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $30,999 Land $3,711 Building $27,288 | $309,990 Land $37,110 Building $272,880 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 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.
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