453 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Kane County property record for 453 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1877
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$168,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$5,867 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-11-484-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-11-484-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,652 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,282 sqft
Basement Area	630 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1877
Effective Year Built	Effective 1877
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	No Foundation
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions	132 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	453 DOUGLAS AVE
City	ELGIN
State	IL
Zip	60120-3671
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN SOUTH 4 RODS WEST 8 RODS LOT 1 BLOCK 21
Legal Subdivision	P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN
Legal Block	21
Legal Lot Number	1
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Township / Civil Division	ELGIN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2022
Census Tract	851302

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Spring-Douglas Historic District listed 2000 · 455 contributing resources · NRIS 00000410

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	453 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3671
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 18, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201763824
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2017
Property Address	453 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3671
Document Number	0000063824
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2017
Instrument	2017K063824
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$168.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	453 DOUGLAS AVE, 453, ELGIN, IL 60120-3671

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	453 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3671

Mortgage

Document Number	0000063825
Date	Dec 7, 2017
Instrument	2017K063825

Lender

Name	FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	4.25%
Change Frequency	3 Years

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Kane County
County Subdivision	Elgin Township
Municipality	Elgin City
Unified School District	School District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,867.00 (+15.81%) Homeowner's exemption
2024		$78,210 (+21.39%) Land $15,494 Building $62,716	$234,724 (+21.44%) Land $46,501 Building $188,223
2022	$5,066.00 (+4.71%) Homeowner's exemption	$64,427 (+6.96%) Land $12,764 Building $51,663	$193,281 (+6.96%) Land $38,292 Building $154,989
2021	$4,838.00 Homeowner's exemption	$60,234 Land $11,933 Building $48,301	$180,702 Land $35,799 Building $144,903

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.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 504 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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