Cook County property record for 1561 Chestnut St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,360 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.641 acres (27,927 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $94,666 (Nov 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $3,745 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-17-305-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-17-305-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,360 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,927 sqft (0.641 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1561 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (WOODSIDE) (MANOR) SUB PT OF LT 19 IN COUNTY CLERKS D IVIN OF EH & SW OF SEC 17-41-09 |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODSIDE MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 804405 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1561 CHESTNUT ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-4709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1993387 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,000 (+25%) Land $16,477 Building $18,523 | $350,000 (+25%) Land $164,770 Building $185,230 | |
| 2023 | $3,745.00 (+0.03%) | ||
| 2022 | $3,744.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $27,999 Land $4,887 Building $23,112 | $279,990 Land $48,870 Building $231,120 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 164 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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