Kane County property record for 238 S Edison Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (May 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,571 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-22-228-021 |
| Primary APN | 06-22-228-021 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,032 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,920 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 238 S EDISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7213 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MANSFIELDS SUB LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | MANSFIELDS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 854900 |
238 S Edison Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2011.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 S EDISON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7213 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200935959 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000063122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 S Edison Ave was $5,571 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $5,571.00 Homeowner's exemption | $81,027 (+8.57%) Land $18,037 Building $62,990 | $243,178 (+8.57%) Land $54,133 Building $189,046 |
| 2024 | $74,631 Land $16,613 Building $58,018 | $223,983 Land $49,859 Building $174,124 | |
| 2022 | $4,810.00 (+4.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,479 (+6.96%) Land $13,686 Building $47,793 | $184,437 (+6.96%) Land $41,058 Building $143,379 |
| 2021 | $4,592.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,478 Land $12,795 Building $44,683 | $172,434 Land $38,385 Building $134,049 |
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 238 S Edison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 238 S Edison Ave 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 626 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 in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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