Kane County property record for 442 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,944 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-24-229-031 |
| Primary APN | 06-24-229-031 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,884 sqft |
| Basement Area | 628 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 442 ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-7913 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHERMANS ADD., SUB. OF BLK 10 EAST 100 FT OF LOT 6 BLK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERMANS ADD |
| Legal Block | 10,6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
442 Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2014.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 442 ILLINOIS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-7913 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 9, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201454038 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000080958 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 442 Illinois Ave was $4,944.
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 | $4,944.00 | $72,808 (+8.57%) Land $16,668 Building $56,140 | $218,511 (+8.57%) Land $50,024 Building $168,487 |
| 2024 | $67,061 Land $15,352 Building $51,709 | $201,264 Land $46,074 Building $155,189 | |
| 2022 | $4,269.00 (+4.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,242 (+6.96%) Land $12,646 Building $42,596 | $165,726 (+6.96%) Land $37,938 Building $127,788 |
| 2021 | $4,072.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,647 Land $11,823 Building $39,824 | $154,941 Land $35,469 Building $119,472 |
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 442 Illinois 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 442 Illinois 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 438 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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