Kane County property record for 28 Jefferson Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 892 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,564 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Apr 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,906 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-404-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-404-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 892 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,784 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 892 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,564 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 28 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-2809 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JULIANS RE-SUB EAST 38 FT LOT 12 & WEST 14 FT LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | JULIANS RE-SUB EAST |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,13 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
28 Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1998.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 JEFFERSON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2809 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199831238 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 8, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000031238 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Jefferson Ave was $3,906 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 | $3,906.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,209 (+8.57%) Land $12,339 Building $46,870 | $177,698 (+8.57%) Land $37,032 Building $140,666 |
| 2024 | $54,535 Land $11,365 Building $43,170 | $163,670 Land $34,109 Building $129,562 | |
| 2022 | $3,375.00 (+5.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,924 (+6.96%) Land $9,362 Building $35,562 | $134,772 (+6.96%) Land $28,086 Building $106,686 |
| 2021 | $3,211.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,001 Land $8,753 Building $33,248 | $126,003 Land $26,259 Building $99,744 |
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.
FEMA maps place 28 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 28 Jefferson 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 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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