Kane County property record for 509 S Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $103,000 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,865 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-23-154-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-23-154-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,275 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 509 S COMMONWEALTH AVE |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7325 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTY CLERKS SUB OF LANDS SOUTH 66 FT NORTH 132 FT WEST 132 FT SOUTH 11.5 CHAINS LYING EAST OF COMMONWEALTH AVE LOT WEST OF LOT 13 (PART PARCELS A & B) SEC 23-41-8 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7325 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199485784 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1007 / 145 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000034139 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $5,865.00 (+15.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,880 (+8.57%) Land $18,999 Building $65,881 | $254,742 (+8.57%) Land $57,020 Building $197,722 |
| 2024 | $78,180 (+21.39%) Land $17,499 Building $60,681 | $234,634 (+21.44%) Land $52,518 Building $182,116 | |
| 2022 | $5,064.00 (+4.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,402 (+6.96%) Land $14,415 Building $49,987 | $193,206 (+6.96%) Land $43,245 Building $149,961 |
| 2021 | $4,836.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,211 Land $13,477 Building $46,734 | $180,633 Land $40,431 Building $140,202 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 626 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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