Kane County property record for 2280 Tara Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,173 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.337 acres (14,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $243,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $9,889 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-178-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-178-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,173 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,316 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,173 sqft |
| Basement Area | 143 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,700 sqft (0.337 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 2280 TARA DR |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-4934 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY KNOLLS UNIT 15 LOT 272 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY KNOLLS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 272 |
| Legal Unit | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 851904 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2280 TARA DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-4934 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201518691 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 3, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 2280 TARA DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-4934 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE COMPANY, GREATER ILLINOIS TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000019352 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K019352 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2037 |
| Rate | 3.25% |
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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 | $9,889.00 (+14.63%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $145,633 (+8.57%) Land $38,328 Building $107,305 | $437,074 (+8.57%) Land $115,030 Building $322,044 |
| 2024 | $134,138 (+21.39%) Land $35,303 Building $98,835 | $402,575 (+21.44%) Land $105,951 Building $296,624 | |
| 2022 | $8,627.00 (+4.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $110,499 (+6.96%) Land $29,082 Building $81,417 | $331,497 (+6.96%) Land $87,246 Building $244,251 |
| 2021 | $8,235.00 Homeowner's exemption | $103,309 Land $27,190 Building $76,119 | $309,927 Land $81,570 Building $228,357 |
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.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · 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 | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 211 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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