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156 Hill Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Kane County property record for 156 Hill Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,843 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size0.179 acres (7,788 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$122,000 (Apr 2015)
Tax Bill$5,788 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Mortgage
Jan 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-13-251-025

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-13-251-025

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,843 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,911 sqft
Basement Area1,068 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1880
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1880
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,788 sqft (0.179 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address156 HILL AVE
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60120-4465
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionJ R LANES ADDN NORTH 58.95 FT LOT 3 BLOCK 1
Legal SubdivisionJ R LANES ADDN
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract851301

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Elgin Historic District
listed 1983 · 327 contributing resources · NRIS 83000318

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address156 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4465
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 28, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Jan 8, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 23, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 23, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 29, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201520278
Prior Transfer DateAug 31, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc0000141306
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address156 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4465
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 8, 2024
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address156 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4465

Mortgage

Document Number0000045145
DateDec 28, 2023
Instrument2023K045145
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term257 Months
DueMay 1, 2045

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address156 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4465
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001725
DateJan 8, 2021
Instrument2021K001725
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term292 Months
DueMay 1, 2045

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionElgin Township
MunicipalityElgin City
Unified School DistrictSchool District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,788.00 (+13.71%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$91,873 (+8.57%) Land $16,038 Building $75,835$275,729 (+8.57%) Land $48,133 Building $227,596
2024$84,621 (+21.4%) Land $14,772 Building $69,849$253,965 (+21.44%) Land $44,334 Building $209,631
2022$5,090.00 (-3.58%) Homeowner's exemption$69,707 (+6.96%) Land $12,168 Building $57,539$209,121 (+6.96%) Land $36,504 Building $172,617
2021$5,279.00 Homeowner's exemption$65,171 Land $11,376 Building $53,795$195,513 Land $34,128 Building $161,385

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemELGIN
serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead19 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 520 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

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