Cook County property record for 537 Thorndale Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.107 acres (4,656 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,226 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-20-103-079 |
| Primary APN | 06-20-103-079 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,204 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Modern |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,656 sqft (0.107 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 537 THORNDALE DR |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-8124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | N38 8FT L33 PARKWOOD 2 UNIT 1 S17 & S19 & S20 T41N R09E |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKWOOD 02 UNIT 01 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 804406 |
537 Thorndale Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2011.
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 THORNDALE DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-8124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995630 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049043 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,000 Land $3,259 Building $18,741 | $220,000 Land $32,590 Building $187,410 | |
| 2023 | $4,226.00 (+3.65%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,077.00 Homeowner's exemption | $17,998 Land $2,998 Building $15,000 | $179,980 Land $29,980 Building $150,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 537 Thorndale Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 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.
The area around 537 Thorndale Dr 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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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