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553 Cookane Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Cook County property record for 553 Cookane Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.135 acres (5,874 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$165,000 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill$6,044 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-19-112-012

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-19-112-012
Alternative APN
  • 06-19-112-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,230 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1949
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area5,874 sqft (0.135 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address553 COOK KANE RD
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60120
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(BLUFF) CITY ADD ELGIN ILLINOIS IN NW SEC 19-41-09
Legal Range09E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionCITY ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Township / Civil DivisionHANOVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract804406

Owner

553 Cookane Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2019.

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address553 COOKANE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-8209
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 11, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 27, 2001
Deed Document Number201957744
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 11, 2019
Property Address553 COOKANE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-8209
Document Number1907057744
Instrument DateMar 8, 2019
Instrument7057744
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 18, 2019
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$165.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address553 COOKANE AVE ELGIN IL 601208209, ELGIN, IL 60120-8209

Mortgage

Document Number1907057745
DateMar 11, 2019
Instrument7057745
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressFOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 10, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyCook County
County SubdivisionHanover Township
MunicipalityElgin City
Unified School DistrictSchool District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$21,000 Land $4,112 Building $16,888$210,000 Land $41,120 Building $168,880
2023$6,044.00 (+2.89%)
2022$5,874.00$20,999 Land $2,349 Building $18,650$209,990 Land $23,490 Building $186,500

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 553 Cookane Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 flood claims nearby since 1997.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 11 policies
Nearby Flood Policies11 in force
Nearby Flood Claims16 (1997–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 16
Most Recent ClaimMay 2020 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding, Apr 2013 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 7 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 553 Cookane 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemELGIN
serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead19 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 438 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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