Kane County property record for 524 S Edison Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,154 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,291 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $67,500 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,821 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-22-280-041 |
| Primary APN | 06-22-280-041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,154 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,923 sqft |
| Basement Area | 769 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,291 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 524 S EDISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUNSET PARK LOT 21 BLOCK 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET PARK |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 854900 |
524 S Edison Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 S EDISON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6125 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20122034 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021925 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 524 S EDISON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7219 |
| Document Number | 0000021925 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K021925 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 S EDISON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6125 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 S Edison Ave was $5,821.
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 | $5,821.00 | $76,305 (+8.57%) Land $18,293 Building $58,012 | $229,007 (+8.57%) Land $54,901 Building $174,106 |
| 2024 | $70,282 Land $16,849 Building $53,433 | $210,930 Land $50,567 Building $160,363 | |
| 2022 | $4,500.00 (+4.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,897 (+6.96%) Land $13,880 Building $44,017 | $173,691 (+6.96%) Land $41,640 Building $132,051 |
| 2021 | $4,294.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,130 Land $12,977 Building $41,153 | $162,390 Land $38,931 Building $123,459 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 S Edison 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 524 S Edison 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 626 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 |
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