Kane County property record for 55 Genesee Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.506 acres (22,044 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,432 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-251-006 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-251-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,624 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,044 sqft (0.506 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 55 GENESEE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-2152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SADLERS ADDN ALL OF LOTS 4 & 5 & PART OF LOT 6 BLOCK 13 SEC 11-41-8 AS DESC IN DOC 1777068 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SADLERS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4,5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 GENESEE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-2152 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 9, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 9, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200358498 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 16, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000074504 |
| 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 | $5,432.00 (+14.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $79,408 (+8.57%) Land $20,452 Building $58,956 | $238,319 (+8.57%) Land $61,381 Building $176,939 |
| 2024 | $73,140 (+21.39%) Land $18,838 Building $54,302 | $219,508 (+21.44%) Land $56,537 Building $162,971 | |
| 2022 | $4,760.00 (+6.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,250 (+6.96%) Land $15,518 Building $44,732 | $180,750 (+6.96%) Land $46,554 Building $134,196 |
| 2021 | $4,477.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,329 Land $14,508 Building $41,821 | $168,987 Land $43,524 Building $125,463 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 65% 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 222 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 | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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