Kane County property record for 444 Sherman Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,686 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.318 acres (13,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $21,500 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,172 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-24-202-024 |
| Primary APN | 06-24-202-024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,686 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,886 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,860 sqft (0.318 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 444 SHERMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHERMANS ADDN PART LOT 10 DESC IN DOC 1437199 BLOKC 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERMANS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
444 Sherman Ave is owned by a company that bought it in November 1998 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1636 ROLLING GREENS WAY, WHITTIER, CA 90601-1059 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998109268 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 444 Sherman Ave was $6,172 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $6,172.00 Homeowner's exemption | $88,904 (+8.57%) Land $17,424 Building $71,480 | $266,819 (+8.57%) Land $52,293 Building $214,526 |
| 2024 | $81,887 Land $16,049 Building $65,838 | $245,759 Land $48,166 Building $197,593 | |
| 2022 | $5,849.00 (+3.96%) | $67,456 (+6.96%) Land $13,221 Building $54,235 | $202,368 (+6.96%) Land $39,663 Building $162,705 |
| 2021 | $5,626.00 | $63,067 Land $12,361 Building $50,706 | $189,201 Land $37,083 Building $152,118 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 444 Sherman 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 444 Sherman 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 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures