Kane County property record for 168 S Edison Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,389 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,946 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-15-485-010 |
| Primary APN | 06-15-485-010 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,389 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 168 S EDISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6169 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN LOT 5 BLOCK 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 43 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 851101 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 168 S EDISON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6169 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BJV FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202546480 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000067151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 168 S EDISON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6169 |
| Document Number | 0000046480 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025K046480 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $310.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 168 S EDISON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6169 |
| Document Number | 0000046481 |
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| Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025K046481 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 168 S EDISON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6169 |
| Document Number | 0000034270 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019K034270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $203.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 168 S EDISON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6169 |
| Document Number | 0000034271 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019K034271 |
| Name | BJV FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Rate | 4.5% |
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Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,946.00 (+4.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $85,944 (+8.57%) Land $15,540 Building $70,404 | $257,935 (+8.57%) Land $46,639 Building $211,297 |
| 2024 | $5,694.00 (+10.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $79,160 (+21.39%) Land $14,313 Building $64,847 | $237,575 (+21.44%) Land $42,956 Building $194,619 |
| 2022 | $5,134.00 (+4.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,209 (+6.96%) Land $11,791 Building $53,418 | $195,627 (+6.96%) Land $35,373 Building $160,254 |
| 2021 | $4,903.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,966 Land $11,024 Building $49,942 | $182,898 Land $33,072 Building $149,826 |
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 October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 535 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 DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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