Kane County property record for 216 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,490 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.354 acres (15,399 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,373 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-151-018 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-151-018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,490 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,490 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 15,399 sqft (0.354 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 177 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 216 N COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-5211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEORGE E LINKFIELDS ADDN LOT 9 & NORTH 4 FT ON EAST LINE & NORTH 11 FT ON WEST LINE LOT 10 & PART OF LOT 14 DESC IN DOC 933271 BOOK 2047/491 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE E LINKFIELDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 851102 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-5211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200342633 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000042632 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $10,373.00 (+14.69%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $151,973 (+8.57%) Land $30,527 Building $121,446 | $456,101 (+8.57%) Land $91,618 Building $364,484 |
| 2024 | $139,977 (+21.39%) Land $28,117 Building $111,860 | $420,099 (+21.44%) Land $84,385 Building $335,714 | |
| 2022 | $9,044.00 (+4.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $115,308 (+6.96%) Land $23,162 Building $92,146 | $345,924 (+6.96%) Land $69,486 Building $276,438 |
| 2021 | $8,636.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,805 Land $21,655 Building $86,150 | $323,415 Land $64,965 Building $258,450 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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