Kane County property record for 215 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,524 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,082 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-155-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-155-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,912 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,524 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 215 N COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-5210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MCCLURES LINDEN ADDN LOT 6 & EXCEPT NORTH 10 FT LOT 7 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCLURES LINDEN ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 851102 |
215 N Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2016.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-5210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201634080 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 N Commonwealth Ave was $6,082 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $6,082.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,603 (+11.36%) Land $27,427 Building $64,176 | $274,919 (+11.36%) Land $82,314 Building $192,605 |
| 2024 | $82,261 Land $25,262 Building $56,999 | $246,882 Land $75,816 Building $171,065 | |
| 2022 | $5,355.00 (+4.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,764 (+6.96%) Land $20,810 Building $46,954 | $203,292 (+6.96%) Land $62,430 Building $140,862 |
| 2021 | $5,117.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,355 Land $19,456 Building $43,899 | $190,065 Land $58,368 Building $131,697 |
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 215 N Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 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 Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
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 215 N Commonwealth Ave 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 |
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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 574 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, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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