Kane County property record for 526 Willis St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 768 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,435 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $3,739 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-24-162-016 |
| Primary APN | 06-24-162-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,536 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,435 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 526 WILLIS ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | R D JOHNSONS ADDN LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | R D JOHNSONS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 WILLIS ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20225327 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 16, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000105138 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 526 WILLIS ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7746 |
| Document Number | 0000005327 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K005327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | PLYMOUTH TITLE GUARANTY, PLYMOUTH TITLE GUARANTY CORP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 526 WILLIS ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7746 |
| Document Number | 0000005328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K005328 |
| Name | AMRES CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| 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 | $3,739.00 (-0.32%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $52,520 (+21.39%) Land $12,076 Building $40,444 | $157,623 (+21.44%) Land $36,242 Building $121,381 | |
| 2022 | $3,751.00 (+3.96%) | $43,264 (+6.96%) Land $9,948 Building $33,316 | $129,792 (+6.96%) Land $29,844 Building $99,948 |
| 2021 | $3,608.00 | $40,449 Land $9,301 Building $31,148 | $121,347 Land $27,903 Building $93,444 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 385 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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