Kane County property record for 26 S Edison Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,513 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-15-431-013 |
| Primary APN | 06-15-431-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,924 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,886 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 26 S EDISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN LOT 6 BLOCK 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 851101 |
26 S Edison Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 S EDISON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201433607 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 S Edison Ave was $6,513 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 | $6,513.00 Homeowner's exemption | $93,378 (+8.57%) Land $15,540 Building $77,838 | $280,246 (+8.57%) Land $46,639 Building $233,607 |
| 2024 | $86,007 Land $14,313 Building $71,694 | $258,124 Land $42,956 Building $215,168 | |
| 2022 | $5,623.00 (+4.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,850 (+6.96%) Land $11,791 Building $59,059 | $212,550 (+6.96%) Land $35,373 Building $177,177 |
| 2021 | $5,374.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,240 Land $11,024 Building $55,216 | $198,720 Land $33,072 Building $165,648 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 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 26 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 535 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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