Kane County property record for 259 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,605 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.934 acres (40,670 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,282 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-479-006 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-479-006 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,605 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,655 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 40,670 sqft (0.934 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 581 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 259 ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6731 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JAMES H & FULTON GIFFORDS ADDN COUNTY CLERKS SUB G LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-13-479-006
Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 ILLINOIS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-6731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 02, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000068504 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,282.00 (+15.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $90,351 (+8.57%) Land $22,727 Building $67,624 | $271,161 (+8.57%) Land $68,208 Building $202,953 |
| 2024 | $83,219 (+21.39%) Land $20,933 Building $62,286 | $249,757 (+21.44%) Land $62,824 Building $186,933 | |
| 2022 | $5,424.00 (+4.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,553 (+6.96%) Land $17,244 Building $51,309 | $205,659 (+6.96%) Land $51,732 Building $153,927 |
| 2021 | $5,182.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,092 Land $16,122 Building $47,970 | $192,276 Land $48,366 Building $143,910 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
Based on FCC filings for 438 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ELGIN serves 114,797 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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