Kane County property record for 278 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,002 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,342 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-236-019 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-236-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,002 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,503 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,501 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,850 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 278 DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN NORTH 25.5 FT SUB B & SOUTH 3 RODS SUB C BLOCK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 704, ELGIN, IL 60121-0704 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161809 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 278 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4178 |
| Document Number | 0000063364 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Instrument | 63364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 25810 CRESTHILL DR BARRINGTON IL 600102431, BARRINGTON, IL 60010-2431 |
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 | $7,342.00 (+25.16%) | $96,242 (+8.57%) Land $18,505 Building $77,737 | $288,842 (+8.57%) Land $55,537 Building $233,304 |
| 2024 | $88,645 (+31.02%) Land $17,044 Building $71,601 | $266,041 (+31.07%) Land $51,152 Building $214,889 | |
| 2022 | $5,866.00 (+3.95%) | $67,660 (+6.96%) Land $14,040 Building $53,620 | $202,980 (+6.96%) Land $42,120 Building $160,860 |
| 2021 | $5,643.00 | $63,257 Land $13,126 Building $50,131 | $189,771 Land $39,378 Building $150,393 |
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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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