Kane County property record for 401 Jefferson Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1893 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $144,500 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,843 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-376-019 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-376-019 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,304 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,215 sqft |
| Basement Area | 911 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1893 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1893 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 401 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 OF KNOTT HEIRS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | KNOTT HEIRS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 851302 |
401 Jefferson Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 JEFFERSON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3803 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 29, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200530030 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033019 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 401 Jefferson Ave was $4,843.
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 | $4,843.00 | $71,483 (+8.57%) Land $12,838 Building $58,645 | $214,535 (+8.57%) Land $38,529 Building $176,005 |
| 2024 | $65,841 Land $11,825 Building $54,016 | $197,602 Land $35,489 Building $162,113 | |
| 2022 | $4,182.00 (+4.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,237 (+6.96%) Land $9,741 Building $44,496 | $162,711 (+6.96%) Land $29,223 Building $133,488 |
| 2021 | $3,988.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,708 Land $9,107 Building $41,601 | $152,124 Land $27,321 Building $124,803 |
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 401 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 401 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 |
|---|
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 625 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile.
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