Kane County property record for 226 Dexter Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2,445 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $59,500 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,556 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-151-013 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-151-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,445 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 862 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
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| Street Address | 226 DEXTER AVE |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5605 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | S N DEXTERS ADDN EAST 38 FT SOUTH 1/2 LOT 5 BLOCK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | S N DEXTERS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elgin Historic District listed 1983 · 327 contributing resources · NRIS 83000318 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 244 S RANDALL RD, ELGIN, IL 60123-5529 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 22, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201365497 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 31, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037034 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $4,556.00 (+15.96%) | $59,720 (+8.57%) Land $8,797 Building $50,923 | $179,232 (+8.57%) Land $26,402 Building $152,830 |
| 2024 | $55,006 (+21.39%) Land $8,103 Building $46,903 | $165,084 (+21.44%) Land $24,319 Building $140,765 | |
| 2022 | $3,929.00 (+3.97%) | $45,312 (+6.96%) Land $6,675 Building $38,637 | $135,936 (+6.96%) Land $20,025 Building $115,911 |
| 2021 | $3,779.00 | $42,364 Land $6,241 Building $36,123 | $127,092 Land $18,723 Building $108,369 |
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 Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 |
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| 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 545 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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