305 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Kane County property record for 305 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage1,672 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,178 sqft (0.5 acres)
Last Sale$291,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$5,661.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-13-304-002

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area1,672 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,564 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area892 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.5 acres)
Depth X Width66 ft x 33 ft Depth x Width

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemHVAC Cooling
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address305 E CHICAGO ST
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60120-6510
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionJAMES T GIFFORDS PLAT OF EAST ELGIN EAST 1/2 NORTH 1/2 LOT 5 BLOCK 2
Legal SubdivisionJAMES T GIFFORDS PLAT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionKANE IL
Minor Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2014
Census Tract854600

Owner

Source: Kane County records · APN 06-13-304-002

Assessment roll updated December 26, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address950 JEFFERSON AVE, B, ELGIN, IL 60120-4081
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 13, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CHANGE LENDING LLC
Nov 24, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA COMMERCIAL

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 15, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Transfer DateSep 16, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000086454
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKANE IL
Property Address305 E CHICAGO ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6510
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 02, 2026
Title CompanyGREATER ILLINOIS TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000019328
DateJun 13, 2023
Instrument2023K019328
Lender
NameCHANGE LENDING LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressANAHEIM, CA 92808
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate9.12%
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Type Change DateJul 01, 2028
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change9.12%
Max Rate At Change11.1%
IndexOther
Margin6
Max Rate14.1%

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateNov 24, 2021
Property Address305 E CHICAGO ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6510
Document Number0000088460
Instrument DateOct 01, 2021
Instrument2021K088460
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 08, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$170.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000088461
DateNov 24, 2021
Instrument2021K088461
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA COMMERCIAL
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term18 Months
DueMay 01, 2023

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated December 26, 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$5,661.00 (+15.96%)
2024$68,348 (+21.4%) Land $11,862 Building $56,486$205,126 (+21.44%) Land $35,600 Building $169,526
2022$4,882.00 (+3.96%)$56,302 (+6.96%) Land $9,771 Building $46,531$168,906 (+6.96%) Land $29,313 Building $139,593
2021$4,696.00$52,638 Land $9,135 Building $43,503$157,914 Land $27,405 Building $130,509

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