Kane County property record for 472 S Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,260 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,159 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-23-103-022 |
| Primary APN | 06-23-103-022 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,213 sqft |
| Basement Area | 885 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,260 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 472 S COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTY CLERKS SUB LOT V BLOCK 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | V |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 854900 |
472 S Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2012.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 472 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201219804 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000168870 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 472 S Commonwealth Ave was $5,159 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 | $5,159.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,625 (+8.57%) Land $18,999 Building $56,626 | $226,966 (+8.57%) Land $57,020 Building $169,946 |
| 2024 | $69,655 Land $17,499 Building $52,156 | $209,049 Land $52,518 Building $156,531 | |
| 2022 | $4,521.00 (+6.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,379 (+6.96%) Land $14,415 Building $42,964 | $172,137 (+6.96%) Land $43,245 Building $128,892 |
| 2021 | $4,250.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,645 Land $13,477 Building $40,168 | $160,935 Land $40,431 Building $120,504 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 472 S Commonwealth 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 472 S Commonwealth 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 626 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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