Kane County property record for 543 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 992 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,506 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,117 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-24-278-009 |
| Primary APN | 06-24-278-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 992 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 736 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 7,506 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 543 ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-7914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J & L VAN NOSTRANDS ADDN LOT 9 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | J&L VAN NOSTRANDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5001 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
543 Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2007.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 543 ILLINOIS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-7914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200585575 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 26, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000121178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 543 Illinois Ave was $4,117 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,117.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,890 (+8.57%) Land $16,038 Building $47,852 | $191,747 (+8.57%) Land $48,133 Building $143,613 |
| 2024 | $58,847 Land $14,772 Building $44,075 | $176,612 Land $44,334 Building $132,278 | |
| 2022 | $3,683.00 (+4.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,475 (+6.96%) Land $12,168 Building $36,307 | $145,425 (+6.96%) Land $36,504 Building $108,921 |
| 2021 | $3,508.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,320 Land $11,376 Building $33,944 | $135,960 Land $34,128 Building $101,832 |
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 543 Illinois 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 543 Illinois 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 438 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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