Kane County property record for 536 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,734 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-478-020 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-478-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,360 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,550 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 536 PRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JOHN GOLLS SUB SOUTH 50 FT LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN GOLLS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
536 Preston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 1995.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 536 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3941 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 1995 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000075443 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 536 Preston Ave was $5,734 with exemptions applied.
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 | $5,734.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $91,167 (+8.57%) Land $13,475 Building $77,692 | $273,610 (+8.57%) Land $40,441 Building $233,169 |
| 2024 | $83,970 Land $12,411 Building $71,559 | $252,011 Land $37,248 Building $214,763 | |
| 2022 | $5,044.00 (+5.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,171 (+6.96%) Land $10,223 Building $58,948 | $207,513 (+6.96%) Land $30,669 Building $176,844 |
| 2021 | $4,788.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,670 Land $9,558 Building $55,112 | $194,010 Land $28,674 Building $165,336 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 536 Preston 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 536 Preston 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 |
|---|
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 587 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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