Kane County property record for 473 Princeton Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.112 acres (4,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,502 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-21-401-012 |
| Primary APN | 06-21-401-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,888 sqft (0.112 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 473 PRINCETON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BURNIDGE BROS IND PARK COLLEGE VIEW NORTH 41.25 FT LOT 36 AS MEASURED ALONG WEST LINE |
| Legal Subdivision | BURNIDGE BROS IND PARK COLLEGE VIEW NORT |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 851908 |
473 Princeton Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 473 PRINCETON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20126632 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026643 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 473 Princeton Ave was $2,502 with exemptions applied.
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 | $2,502.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $72,063 (+8.57%) Land $14,641 Building $57,422 | $216,276 (+8.57%) Land $43,941 Building $172,335 |
| 2024 | $66,374 Land $13,485 Building $52,889 | $199,202 Land $40,471 Building $158,730 | |
| 2022 | $3,277.00 (-2.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,677 (+6.96%) Land $11,109 Building $43,568 | $164,031 (+6.96%) Land $33,327 Building $130,704 |
| 2021 | $3,372.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,119 Land $10,386 Building $40,733 | $153,357 Land $31,158 Building $122,199 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 473 Princeton Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 473 Princeton Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 166 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 Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile.
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