Kane County property record for 159 Thomas More Dr, Elgin, IL 60123 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
| Square Footage | 1,639 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $7,478.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-15-153-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,639 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,278 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,639 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,639 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 9,900 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 120 ft x 83 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Street Address | 159 THOMAS MORE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-5040 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY KNOLLS UNIT 10 LOT 102 (EXCEPT NORTH 5 FT) & NORTH 7.5 FT LOT 101 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY KNOLLS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 101-1 |
| Legal Unit | 10-102 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 851904 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-15-153-004
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 THOMAS MORE DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-5040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Grant Deed, Foreclosure · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201767399 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 02, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031719 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 159 THOMAS MORE DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-5040 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000090003 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 02, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K090003 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2049 |
| Rate | 3.25% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 159 THOMAS MORE DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-5040 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000027085 |
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| Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019K027085 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2049 |
| Rate | 4.62% |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 THOMAS MORE DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-5040 |
| Document Number | 0000067399 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 67399 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 09, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $292.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 882 SOUTH ST ELGIN IL 601237332, ELGIN, IL 60123-7332 |
| Document Number | 67400 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 67400 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2047 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| 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 | $7,478.00 (+15.85%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $97,658 (+21.39%) Land $25,626 Building $72,032 | $293,091 (+21.44%) Land $76,909 Building $216,182 | |
| 2022 | $6,455.00 (+4.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $80,447 (+6.96%) Land $21,110 Building $59,337 | $241,341 (+6.96%) Land $63,330 Building $178,011 |
| 2021 | $6,174.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,212 Land $19,736 Building $55,476 | $225,636 Land $59,208 Building $166,428 |
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