Kane County property record for 36 S Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
| Square Footage | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,336 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,703.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-14-305-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,383 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 6,336 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 132 ft x 48 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Street Address | 36 S COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6117 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN LOT 8 BLOCK 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 851101 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-14-305-016
Assessment roll updated December 26, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202153527 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000096299 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 36 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6117 |
| Document Number | 0000053527 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K053527 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, 36, ELGIN, IL 60123-6117 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6117 |
| Document Number | 0000053528 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K053528 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
| Document Number | 0000057839 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K057839 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MELVIN, IA 51350 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 176 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 36 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 06, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000022276 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K022276 |
| Name | FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OTTAWA, IL 61350 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2036 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated December 26, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,703.00 (+4.45%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $5,460.00 (+10.86%) | $76,232 (+21.39%) Land $14,199 Building $62,033 | $228,788 (+21.44%) Land $42,614 Building $186,173 |
| 2022 | $4,925.00 (+30.22%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,798 (+6.96%) Land $11,697 Building $51,101 | $188,394 (+6.96%) Land $35,091 Building $153,303 |
| 2021 | $3,782.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,712 Land $10,936 Building $47,776 | $176,136 Land $32,808 Building $143,328 |
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