Kane County property record for 489 North St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,216 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,869 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $6,989 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale May 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-253-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-253-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,216 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,869 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 489 NORTH ST |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5650 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTY CLERKS SUB LOT 285 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 285 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elgin Historic District listed 1983 · 327 contributing resources · NRIS 83000318 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
489 North St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 623 CONGDON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| May 8, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 201932908 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 489 NORTH ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-5650 |
| Document Number | 0000032908 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 32908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $202.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 673 CONGDON AVE ELGIN IL 601202463, ELGIN, IL 60120-2463 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 489 NORTH ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-5650 |
| Document Number | 0000018243 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 18243 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 489 NORTH ST ELGIN IL 601205650, ELGIN, IL 60120-5650 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 489 North St was $6,989 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 | $6,989.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,617 (+8.57%) Land $16,270 Building $83,347 | $298,971 (+8.57%) Land $48,830 Building $250,141 |
| 2024 | $91,754 Land $14,986 Building $76,768 | $275,372 Land $44,976 Building $230,396 | |
| 2022 | $6,033.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,584 Land $12,345 Building $63,239 | $226,752 Land $37,035 Building $189,717 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 489 North St 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 489 North St 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 520 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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