Kane County property record for 217 N Commonwealth Ave, #19, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.132 acres (5,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,100 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-155-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-155-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,448 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,750 sqft (0.132 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 217 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, 19 |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-5210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MCCLURES LINDEN ADDN NORTH 10 FT EXCEPT EAST 40 FT OF LOT 7 & ALL EXCEPT EAST 40 FT LOT 8 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCLURES LINDEN ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 851102 |
217 N Commonwealth Ave, #19 is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2021.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 DUCHESS LN, HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140-9622 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199894288 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000012442 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 N COMMONWEALTH AVE # 19, 19, ELGIN, IL 60123-5210 |
| Document Number | 0000012442 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K012442 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 135 DUCHESS LN, HAMPSHIRE, IL 60140-9622 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 N Commonwealth Ave, #19 was $6,100.
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 | $6,100.00 | $79,961 (+8.57%) Land $19,023 Building $60,938 | $239,979 (+8.57%) Land $57,092 Building $182,887 |
| 2024 | $73,649 Land $17,521 Building $56,128 | $221,035 Land $52,584 Building $168,451 | |
| 2022 | $4,896.00 (+3.97%) | $56,466 (+6.96%) Land $14,433 Building $42,033 | $169,398 (+6.96%) Land $43,299 Building $126,099 |
| 2021 | $4,709.00 | $52,792 Land $13,494 Building $39,298 | $158,376 Land $40,482 Building $117,894 |
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 217 N Commonwealth Ave, #19 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 217 N Commonwealth Ave, #19 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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