Kane County property record for 515 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,128 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,205 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-479-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-479-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,313 sqft |
| Basement Area | 925 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,128 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 515 PRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3976 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN GOLLS SUB NORTH 27.875 FT LOT 8 & SOUTH 25.75 FT LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN GOLLS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3976 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200987980 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000541 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| 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 | $3,205.00 (-21.39%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $82,074 (+21.4%) Land $15,776 Building $66,298 | $246,321 (+21.44%) Land $47,347 Building $198,974 | |
| 2022 | $4,077.00 (-2.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,609 (+6.96%) Land $12,995 Building $54,614 | $202,827 (+6.96%) Land $38,985 Building $163,842 |
| 2021 | $4,195.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,209 Land $12,149 Building $51,060 | $189,627 Land $36,447 Building $153,180 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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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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 224 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile USA.
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