Cook County property record for 156 Dickens Trl, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,222 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,065 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $7,493 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-17-117-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-17-117-008 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,222 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,065 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 156 DICKENS TRL |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART NW4 S17 T41N R09E 3P |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY TRAILS UNIT 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 183 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 804404 |
156 Dickens Trl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 DICKENS TRL, ELGIN, IL 60120-5206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996763 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 156 DICKENS TRL, ELGIN, IL 60120-5206 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0023329019 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2423329019 |
| Name | EARTHMOVER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | AURORA, IL 60507 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 19, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,001 Land $5,646 Building $34,355 | $400,010 Land $56,460 Building $343,550 | |
| 2023 | $7,493.00 (+3.65%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,229.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $31,999 Land $4,435 Building $27,564 | $319,990 Land $44,350 Building $275,640 |
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 156 Dickens Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 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 | 1 in force |
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 156 Dickens Trl 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: 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 483 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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