Kane County property record for 251 Triggs Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,179 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $6,019 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-15-132-004 |
| Primary APN | 06-15-132-004 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,179 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,895 sqft |
| Basement Area | 716 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 251 TRIGGS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-3249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COLUMBIA PARK ADDN LOT 15 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIA PARK ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 851909 |
251 Triggs Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 TRIGGS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-3249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200842994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Triggs Ave was $6,019.
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 | $6,019.00 | $78,900 (+8.57%) Land $15,540 Building $63,360 | $236,795 (+8.57%) Land $46,639 Building $190,156 |
| 2024 | $72,672 Land $14,313 Building $58,359 | $218,103 Land $42,956 Building $175,147 | |
| 2022 | $5,190.00 (+3.95%) | $59,865 (+6.96%) Land $11,791 Building $48,074 | $179,595 (+6.96%) Land $35,373 Building $144,222 |
| 2021 | $4,993.00 | $55,970 Land $11,024 Building $44,946 | $167,910 Land $33,072 Building $134,838 |
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 251 Triggs Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1993.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1993) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1993 · other causes |
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 risk around 251 Triggs Ave 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 Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 406 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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