Kane County property record for 256 Sonora Dr, Elgin, IL 60124
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,552 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $11,243 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-19-149-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-19-149-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,552 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,104 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,552 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,552 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 256 SONORA DR |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60124-3819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHADOW HILL UNIT 4 LT 72 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADOW HILL |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 851911 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13874 S GALLERY ST, OLATHE, KS 66062-5090 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 256 SONORA DR, ELGIN, IL 60124-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000000155 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2006K071565 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024K000155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY'S TITLE, ATTORNEYS TTL GUARANTY FUND |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $435.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 256 SONORA DR, ELGIN, IL 60124-3819 |
| Document Number | 0000000158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024K000158 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of December 26, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | Central Community Unit School District 301 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,243.00 (+7.67%) | ||
| 2024 | $140,304 (+21.39%) Land $39,827 Building $100,477 | $421,080 (+21.44%) Land $119,529 Building $301,552 | |
| 2022 | $10,442.00 (+3.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $115,577 (+7.49%) Land $32,808 Building $82,769 | $346,731 (+7.49%) Land $98,424 Building $248,307 |
| 2021 | $10,097.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,519 Land $30,673 Building $76,846 | $322,557 Land $92,019 Building $230,538 |
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
| 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.
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 407 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 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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