Kane County property record for 523 Bird St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,046 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $41,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,690 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-380-011 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-380-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,046 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,802 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 523 BIRD ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-2824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEARS ADDN NORTH 19 FT LOT 3 & ALL OF LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEARS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
523 Bird St is owned by a company that bought it in December 2014.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 312 HOXIE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-3219 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201461479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000079917 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 523 BIRD ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-2824 |
| Document Number | 0000027292 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 312 HOXIE ST 06-11-383-004 ELGIN IL 60123, ELGIN, IL 60123 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 523 Bird St was $5,690.
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 | $5,690.00 | $74,595 (+8.57%) Land $18,423 Building $56,172 | $223,875 (+8.57%) Land $55,291 Building $168,583 |
| 2024 | $68,707 Land $16,969 Building $51,738 | $206,203 Land $50,927 Building $155,276 | |
| 2022 | $4,907.00 (+3.96%) | $56,598 (+6.96%) Land $13,978 Building $42,620 | $169,794 (+6.96%) Land $41,934 Building $127,860 |
| 2021 | $4,720.00 | $52,915 Land $13,068 Building $39,847 | $158,745 Land $39,204 Building $119,541 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 Bird St 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 523 Bird St 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 382 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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