Kane County property record for 268 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,578 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $6,984 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-151-013 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-151-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,612 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,418 sqft |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,578 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 268 N COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-5211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GEORGE E LINKFIELDS ADDN LOT 4 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE E LINKFIELDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 851102 |
268 N Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 268 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-5211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201219836 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 20, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000131907 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 268 N Commonwealth Ave was $6,984 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 | $6,984.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,546 (+8.57%) Land $25,184 Building $74,362 | $298,758 (+8.57%) Land $75,582 Building $223,175 |
| 2024 | $91,688 Land $23,196 Building $68,492 | $275,174 Land $69,616 Building $205,558 | |
| 2022 | $6,028.00 (+6.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,529 (+6.96%) Land $19,108 Building $56,421 | $226,587 (+6.96%) Land $57,324 Building $169,263 |
| 2021 | $5,664.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,615 Land $17,865 Building $52,750 | $211,845 Land $53,595 Building $158,250 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 268 N Commonwealth Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1982.
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 Claims | 1 (1982) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1982 · 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 268 N Commonwealth 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 574 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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