Kane County property record for 521 Brook St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,899 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,224 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,095 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-480-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-480-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,899 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,165 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,266 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,224 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 521 BROOK ST |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN NORTH 1/2 EXCEPT EAST 70.75 FT OF LOT 2 BLOCK 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| 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.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 BROOK ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-3603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $5,095.00 (+3.43%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $82,788 (+8.57%) Land $13,343 Building $69,445 | $248,463 (+8.57%) Land $40,045 Building $208,418 |
| 2024 | $76,253 (+21.39%) Land $12,290 Building $63,963 | $228,851 (+21.44%) Land $36,885 Building $191,966 | |
| 2022 | $4,926.00 (+4.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,815 (+6.96%) Land $10,124 Building $52,691 | $188,445 (+6.96%) Land $30,372 Building $158,073 |
| 2021 | $4,704.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,727 Land $9,465 Building $49,262 | $176,181 Land $28,395 Building $147,786 |
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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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ELGIN serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380 |
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| 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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings 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: Opiquad, T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
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