Kane County property record for 526 Bird St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 782 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $151,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,466 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-379-016 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-379-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 782 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,343 sqft |
| Basement Area | 561 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1878 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 526 BIRD ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-2825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEARS ADDN LOT 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEARS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 BIRD ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-2825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200797151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $4,466.00 (+34.07%) | $58,545 (+8.57%) Land $15,521 Building $43,024 | $175,705 (+8.57%) Land $46,582 Building $129,124 |
| 2024 | $53,924 (+21.4%) Land $14,296 Building $39,628 | $161,837 (+21.44%) Land $42,905 Building $118,932 | |
| 2022 | $3,331.00 (+5.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,420 (+6.96%) Land $11,776 Building $32,644 | $133,260 (+6.96%) Land $35,328 Building $97,932 |
| 2021 | $3,169.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,530 Land $11,010 Building $30,520 | $124,590 Land $33,030 Building $91,560 |
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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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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