287 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 Property Records

Kane County property record for 287 N Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1907
Square Footage1,874 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,920 sqft (0.182 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$198,500 (2004)
Tax Bill$7,902.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-14-152-001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,874 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,643 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area769 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1907
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1907
Architectural StyleCustom Design Style
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Foundation TypeNo Foundation Foundation
Lot Area7,920 sqft (0.182 acres)
Depth X Width132 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address287 N COMMONWEALTH AVE
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60123-5263
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionMCCLURES LINDEN ADDN LOT 14 BLOCK 4
Legal SubdivisionMCCLURES LINDEN ADDN
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionKANE IL
Minor Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3023
Census Tract851102

Owner

Source: Kane County records · APN 06-14-152-001

Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address287 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-5263
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 02, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 02, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 02, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2004116667
Last Transfer DateSep 07, 2019
Transfer Doc0000046353
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address287 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-5263
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000016205
DateMar 23, 2022
Instrument2022K016205
Lender
NameAMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressATLANTA, GA 30305
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueApr 01, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.62%

October 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateOct 02, 2019
Property Address287 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-5263
Document Number0000046353
Instrument DateSep 07, 2019
Instrument2019K046353
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address287 N COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-5263

Mortgage

Document Number0000046354
DateOct 02, 2019
Instrument2019K046354
Lender
NameAMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 01, 2034
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate2.87%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionElgin Township
MunicipalityElgin City
Unified School DistrictSchool District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,902.00 (+15.85%) Homeowner's exemption
2024$102,781 (+21.39%) Land $20,212 Building $82,569$308,466 (+21.44%) Land $60,660 Building $247,806
2022$6,821.00 (+4.5%) Homeowner's exemption$84,668 (+6.96%) Land $16,650 Building $68,018$254,004 (+6.96%) Land $49,950 Building $204,054
2021$6,527.00 Homeowner's exemption$79,159 Land $15,567 Building $63,592$237,477 Land $46,701 Building $190,776

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kane County (17089C), updated October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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