Kane County property record for 506 Sherman Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,827 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,676 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-24-202-012 |
| Primary APN | 06-24-202-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,827 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,793 sqft |
| Basement Area | 966 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,200 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 506 SHERMAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHERMANS ADDN WEST 50 FT EAST 100 1/12 FT LOT 14 BLOCK 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERMANS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
506 Sherman Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2012.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 506 SHERMAN AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-6747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000069353 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 506 Sherman Ave was $5,676 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 | $5,676.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $90,402 (+8.57%) Land $17,047 Building $73,355 | $271,315 (+8.57%) Land $51,161 Building $220,153 |
| 2024 | $83,266 Land $15,701 Building $67,565 | $249,898 Land $47,122 Building $202,776 | |
| 2022 | $4,993.00 (+5.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,592 (+6.96%) Land $12,934 Building $55,658 | $205,776 (+6.96%) Land $38,802 Building $166,974 |
| 2021 | $4,739.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,128 Land $12,092 Building $52,036 | $192,384 Land $36,276 Building $156,108 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 506 Sherman 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 506 Sherman 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 |
|---|
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 515 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile.
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