Kane County property record for 481 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $5,327 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-405-006 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-405-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,740 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 481 COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MCBRIDES HEIRS 2ND ADDN LOT 3 BLOCK 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | MCBRIDES HEIRS 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
481 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2012.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1920 CASTLE PINES CIR, ELGIN, IL 60123-6848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199689150 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000023482 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 481 Columbia Ave was $5,327 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 | $5,327.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,827 (+8.57%) Land $20,696 Building $57,131 | $233,574 (+8.57%) Land $62,113 Building $171,462 |
| 2024 | $71,683 Land $19,062 Building $52,621 | $215,135 Land $57,209 Building $157,926 | |
| 2022 | $4,258.00 (+4.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,109 (+6.96%) Land $15,703 Building $39,406 | $165,327 (+6.96%) Land $47,109 Building $118,218 |
| 2021 | $4,061.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,523 Land $14,681 Building $36,842 | $154,569 Land $44,043 Building $110,526 |
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.
FEMA maps place 481 Columbia 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 481 Columbia 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 |
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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 587 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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