Kane County property record for 514 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,661 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,563 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-478-022 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-478-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,661 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,107 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,006 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 514 PRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN GOLLS SUB LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN GOLLS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
514 Preston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 514 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3941 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002798 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 514 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3941 |
| Document Number | 0000002798 |
| Map Reference | DOC 282312 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024K002798 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 462 E VALLETTE ST, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4152 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 514 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3941 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 514 Preston Ave was $6,563.
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 | $6,563.00 | $86,037 (+8.57%) Land $15,949 Building $70,088 | $258,214 (+8.57%) Land $47,866 Building $210,348 |
| 2024 | $79,246 Land $14,690 Building $64,556 | $237,833 Land $44,088 Building $193,745 | |
| 2022 | $5,660.00 (+3.95%) | $65,280 (+6.96%) Land $12,101 Building $53,179 | $195,840 (+6.96%) Land $36,303 Building $159,537 |
| 2021 | $5,445.00 | $61,033 Land $11,314 Building $49,719 | $183,099 Land $33,942 Building $149,157 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 514 Preston 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 514 Preston 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 |
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