Cook County property record for 189 Dickens Trl, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,611 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,818 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-17-113-029 |
| Primary APN | 06-17-113-029 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,611 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 189 DICKENS TRL |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART NW4 S17 T41N R09E 3P |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY TRAILS UNIT 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 208 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 804404 |
189 Dickens Trl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 DICKENS TRL, ELGIN, IL 60120-5207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236167 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 189 DICKENS TRL, ELGIN, IL 60120-5207 |
| Document Number | 0033406167 |
| Map Reference | DOC 92230087 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2333406167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | HERITAGE TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 595 PELTLE DR, SAINT JOHNS, FL 32259 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 189 DICKENS TRL, ELGIN, IL 60120-5207 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0033406168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2333406168 |
| Name | BELMONT BANK & TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 63 Months |
| Due | Feb 3, 2029 |
| Rate | 7.95% |
|---|
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,000 Land $5,670 Building $28,330 | $340,000 Land $56,700 Building $283,300 | |
| 2023 | $6,818.00 (+3.37%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,596.00 (+13.59%) | $27,000 (+33.76%) Land $4,455 Building $22,545 | $270,000 (+33.76%) Land $44,550 Building $225,450 |
| 2021 | $5,807.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,185 Land $6,885 Building $13,300 | $201,850 Land $68,850 Building $133,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 189 Dickens Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 189 Dickens Trl has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 483 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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