Kane County property record for 551 Brook St, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
| Square Footage | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,610 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage | Detached |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $3,988.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-11-477-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,282 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 854 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,610 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Street Address | 551 BROOK ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3660 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN WEST 85 FT LOT 1 BLOCK 36 ASSESSORS SUB OF BLOCK 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 36 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 851302 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-11-477-004
Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 BROOK ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-3660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 01, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027243 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,988.00 (-8.45%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $72,317 (+5.91%) Land $12,921 Building $59,396 | $217,038 (+5.91%) Land $38,779 Building $178,259 |
| 2024 | $68,280 (+21.39%) Land $11,901 Building $56,379 | $204,922 (+21.44%) Land $35,717 Building $169,205 | |
| 2022 | $4,356.00 (+4.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,247 (+6.96%) Land $9,804 Building $46,443 | $168,741 (+6.96%) Land $29,412 Building $139,329 |
| 2021 | $4,156.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,587 Land $9,166 Building $43,421 | $157,761 Land $27,498 Building $130,263 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kane County (17089C), updated October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Spring-Douglas Historic District listed 2000 · 455 contributing resources · NRIS 00000410 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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