Kane County property record for 501 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (3,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $98,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,715 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-481-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-481-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,304 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,012 sqft |
| Basement Area | 708 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,036 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 501 DOUGLAS AVE |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN SOUTH 1/2 COUNTY CLERKS SUB F EXCEPT EAST 40 FT LOT 1 BLOCK 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 851302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Spring-Douglas Historic District listed 2000 · 455 contributing resources · NRIS 00000410 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
501 Douglas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200428551 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 501 Douglas Ave was $4,715 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 | $4,715.00 Homeowner's exemption | $69,813 (+8.57%) Land $7,877 Building $61,936 | $209,523 (+8.57%) Land $23,640 Building $185,882 |
| 2024 | $64,302 Land $7,255 Building $57,047 | $192,983 Land $21,774 Building $171,209 | |
| 2022 | $4,072.00 (+4.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,970 (+6.96%) Land $5,976 Building $46,994 | $158,910 (+6.96%) Land $17,928 Building $140,982 |
| 2021 | $3,883.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,523 Land $5,587 Building $43,936 | $148,569 Land $16,761 Building $131,808 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 Douglas 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 501 Douglas 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 |
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| 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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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