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480 Congdon Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Kane County property record for 480 Congdon Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,252 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.177 acres (7,717 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$160,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill$6,193 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale
Jul 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-12-206-006

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-12-206-006

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories5 Stories
Building Area1,252 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,956 sqft
Basement Area704 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,717 sqft (0.177 acres)
Lot Width132 ft Width
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address480 CONGDON AVE
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60120-2455
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionRIVERSIDE PARK ADDN SOUTH 6 FT LOT 9 & ALL OF LOT 8 BLOCK 11
Legal SubdivisionRIVERSIDE PARK ADDN
Legal Block11
Legal Lot Number9,8
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract850800

Owner

480 Congdon Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2018.

Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address480 CONGDON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2455
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Tenant

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 29, 2025Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Jul 18, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
STARCK TITLE SERVICES

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 18, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 25, 2001
Deed Document Number201834423
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateDec 29, 2025
Property Address480 CONGDON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2455
Document Number0000051631
Instrument DateDec 5, 2025
Instrument2025K051631
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 7, 2026
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address480 CONGDON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2455

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateJul 18, 2018
Property Address480 CONGDON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2455
Document Number0000034423
Instrument DateJul 11, 2018
Instrument34423
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2018
Title CompanySTARCK TITLE SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$252.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address480 CONGDON AVE ELGIN IL 601202455, ELGIN, IL 60120-2455

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 480 Congdon Ave was $6,193, up 4.4% from the year before.

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionElgin Township
MunicipalityElgin City
Unified School DistrictSchool District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,193.00 (+4.38%) Homeowner's exemption$89,179 (+8.57%) Land $19,300 Building $69,879$267,644 (+8.57%) Land $57,923 Building $209,721
2024$5,933.00 Homeowner's exemption$82,140 Land $17,777 Building $64,363$246,519 Land $53,352 Building $193,166
2022$5,327.00 (+4.68%) Homeowner's exemption$67,664 (+6.96%) Land $14,644 Building $53,020$202,992 (+6.96%) Land $43,932 Building $159,060
2021$5,089.00 Homeowner's exemption$63,261 Land $13,691 Building $49,570$189,783 Land $41,073 Building $148,710

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

FEMA maps place 480 Congdon Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 480 Congdon 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 RiskNot 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 SystemELGIN
serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead19 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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 514 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable		1,500 / 50
AT&T
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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