Kane County property record for 162 E Highland Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
|---|---|
| Square Footage | 4,392 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 1,742 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Last Sale | $2,500,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,422.00 (2025) |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-14-281-003
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 564 S WASHINGTON ST, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-6668 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 01, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 01, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 15, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20226161 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 08, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043235 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 01, 2022 |
| Property Address | 162 E HIGHLAND AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-5594 |
| Document Number | 0000006161 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K006161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 05, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 564 S WASHINGTON ST, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-6668 |
| Document Number | 0000006162 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K006162 |
| Name | THE AMERICAN COMMERCIAL BANK & TRUS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,422.00 (+15.95%) | ||
| 2024 | $113,764 (+21.39%) Land $9,326 Building $104,438 | $341,429 (+21.44%) Land $27,989 Building $313,439 | |
| 2022 | $8,126.00 (+3.97%) | $93,715 (+6.96%) Land $7,682 Building $86,033 | $281,145 (+6.96%) Land $23,046 Building $258,099 |
| 2021 | $7,816.00 | $87,617 Land $7,182 Building $80,435 | $262,851 Land $21,546 Building $241,305 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kane County (17089C), updated October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | 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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elgin Downtown Commercial District (Additional Documentation) listed 2014 · 81 contributing resources · NRIS 14001067 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
| Primary APN | 06-14-281-003 |
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| Building Area | 4,392 sqft Gross Area |
|---|
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.4 acres) |
|---|---|
| Depth X Width | 50 ft x 31 ft Depth x Width |
| Street Address | 162 E HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5594 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | JAMES T GIFFORDS PLAT OF EAST ELGIN COUNTY CLERKS SUB D LOT 3 BLOCK 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES T GIFFORDS PLAT |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
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