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2296 Tara Dr, Elgin, IL 60123 Property Records

Kane County property record for 2296 Tara Dr, Elgin, IL 60123

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,075 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.337 acres (14,700 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$260,500 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill$10,305 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Transfer
Aug 2021 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-16-178-007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-16-178-007

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,075 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,075 sqft
Basement Area1,000 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1971
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Lot Area14,700 sqft (0.337 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address2296 TARA DR
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60123-4934
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCOUNTRY KNOLLS UNIT 15 LOT 271
Legal SubdivisionCOUNTRY KNOLLS
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number271
Legal Unit15
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3022
Census Tract851904

Owner

2296 Tara Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2021.

Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2296 TARA DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-4934
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 19, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Aug 19, 2021Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 10, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 10, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200284916
Last Transfer DateJul 26, 2021
Transfer Doc0000063539
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateAug 19, 2021
Property Address2296 TARA DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-4934
Document Number0000063540
Instrument DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument2021K063540
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust

August 2021: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateAug 19, 2021
Property Address2296 TARA DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-4934
Document Number0000063539
Instrument DateAug 19, 2021
Instrument2021K063539
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2296 Tara Dr was $10,305 with exemptions applied.

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionElgin Township
MunicipalityElgin City
Unified School DistrictSchool District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,305.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$151,084 (+8.57%) Land $38,328 Building $112,756$453,433 (+8.57%) Land $115,030 Building $338,403
2024$139,159 Land $35,303 Building $103,856$417,644 Land $105,951 Building $311,693
2022$8,986.00 (+4.73%) Homeowner's exemption$114,635 (+6.96%) Land $29,082 Building $85,553$343,905 (+6.96%) Land $87,246 Building $256,659
2021$8,580.00 Homeowner's exemption$107,176 Land $27,190 Building $79,986$321,528 Land $81,570 Building $239,958

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2296 Tara Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimMay 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2296 Tara Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemELGIN
serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead19 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: Fox Valley Internet.

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