Kane County property record for 256 S Lyle Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,382 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.105 acres (4,594 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,909 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-22-101-043 |
| Primary APN | 06-22-101-043 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,382 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,594 sqft (0.105 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 256 S LYLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-5951 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WALTER G MCINTOSH COS FOX RIVER GARDENS LOT 26 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALTER G MCINTOSH COS FOX RIVER GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 851904 |
256 S Lyle Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 S LYLE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-5951 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 201624641 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000024641 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 256 S LYLE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-5951 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC, AMROCK LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000021369 |
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| Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K021369 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 S Lyle Ave was $3,909 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 | $3,909.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,382 (+8.57%) Land $7,872 Building $51,510 | $178,217 (+8.57%) Land $23,625 Building $154,592 |
| 2024 | $54,695 Land $7,251 Building $47,444 | $164,151 Land $21,762 Building $142,389 | |
| 2022 | $3,376.00 (+5.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $45,056 (+6.96%) Land $5,973 Building $39,083 | $135,168 (+6.96%) Land $17,919 Building $117,249 |
| 2021 | $3,213.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,124 Land $5,584 Building $36,540 | $126,372 Land $16,752 Building $109,620 |
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 256 S Lyle Ave 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 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.
The area around 256 S Lyle 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 301 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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