Kane County property record for 523 Walnut Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
| Square Footage | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,808 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,599.00 (2025) |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-23-206-003
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 WALNUT AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 09, 2014 |
| Deed Doc Number | 201568997 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000070740 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 523 WALNUT AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7523 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000080528 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020K080528 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2045 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,599.00 (+16.45%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $74,971 (+21.39%) Land $11,931 Building $63,040 | $225,003 (+21.44%) Land $35,807 Building $189,196 | |
| 2022 | $4,808.00 (+4.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,759 (+6.96%) Land $9,829 Building $51,930 | $185,277 (+6.96%) Land $29,487 Building $155,790 |
| 2021 | $4,590.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,740 Land $9,189 Building $48,551 | $173,220 Land $27,567 Building $145,653 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kane County (17089C), updated October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 06-23-206-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,355 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 785 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,808 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 132 ft x 44 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 523 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7523 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J C & W H KIMBALLS 3RD ADDN WEST 44 FT OF LOT 4 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | J C&W H KIMBALLS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
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