279 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Kane County property record for 279 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,195 sqft · built 1894
Lot Size	0.125 acres (5,445 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$140,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,176 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2021 Sale & Second Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-14-238-001`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-14-238-001`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,195 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,493 sqft
Basement Area	1,298 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1894
Effective Year Built	Effective 1894
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	5,445 sqft (0.125 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address	279 DOUGLAS AVE
City	ELGIN
State	IL
Zip	60120-5192
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN WEST 5 RODS LOT 3 BLOCK 1
Legal Subdivision	P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Township / Civil Division	ELGIN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	854600

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	3411 GREEN PASTURES RD, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110-3211
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 9, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage EARTHMOVER CU
Apr 17, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202127692
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 25, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0000003355
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Recording Date	Apr 9, 2021
Property Address	279 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-5192
Document Number	0000027692
Instrument Date	Apr 7, 2021
Instrument	2021K027692
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$140.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5234 SHATTUCK RD, 5234, BELVIDERE, IL 61008-7723

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	3411 GREEN PASTURES RD, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110-3211
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000028028
Date	Apr 9, 2021
Instrument	2021K028028

Lender

Name	EARTHMOVER CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	83 Months
Due	Mar 10, 2028

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2018
Property Address	279 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-5192
Document Number	0000017511
Instrument Date	Apr 3, 2018
Instrument	2018K017511
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	ALLIANCE TITLE CORP

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$155.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	11N 959 ALMODRA TERRACE, ELGIN, IL 60124

Mortgage

Document Number	0000017512
Date	Apr 17, 2018
Instrument	2018K017512

Lender

Name	FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Kane County
County Subdivision	Elgin Township
Municipality	Elgin City
Unified School District	School District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,176.00 (+25.63%)	$80,966 (+8.57%) Land $12,336 Building $68,630	$242,995 (+8.57%) Land $37,023 Building $205,972
2024		$74,575 (+31.53%) Land $11,362 Building $63,213	$223,815 (+31.58%) Land $34,100 Building $189,715
2022	$4,916.00 (+17.22%)	$56,699 (+6.96%) Land $9,360 Building $47,339	$170,097 (+6.96%) Land $28,080 Building $142,017
2021	$4,194.00 Homeowner's exemption	$53,010 Land $8,751 Building $44,259	$159,030 Land $26,253 Building $132,777

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.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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