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553 Wilcox Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 Property Records

Kane County property record for 553 Wilcox Ave, Elgin, IL 60123

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 938 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,336 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$174,000 (Sep 2004)
Tax Bill$5,233 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Line of Credit
Apr 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-23-184-029

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-23-184-029

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area938 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,876 sqft
1st Floor Area938 sqft
Basement Area938 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Architectural StyleRanch
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,336 sqft (0.145 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address553 WILCOX AVE
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60123-7476
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionR M IRELANDS ADDN SOUTH 48 FT LOT 2 BLOCK 1
Legal SubdivisionR M IRELANDS ADDN
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Block Group4
Census Block4018
Census Tract851600

Owner

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address553 WILCOX AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7476
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 2, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
SELF HELP FCU
Apr 11, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 23, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 23, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 3, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2004125566
Last Transfer DateJul 27, 2022
Transfer Doc0000039014
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateAug 2, 2022
Property Address553 WILCOX AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7476
Document Number0000039014
Instrument DateJul 27, 2022
Instrument2022K039014
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 8, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address553 WILCOX AVE, 553, ELGIN, IL 60123-7476

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address553 WILCOX AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7476

Mortgage

Document Number0000039111
DateAug 2, 2022
Instrument2022K039111
Lender
NameSELF HELP FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateApr 11, 2022
Property Address553 WILCOX AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7476
Document Number0000019713
Instrument DateMar 11, 2022
Instrument2022K019713
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address553 WILCOX AVE, 553, ELGIN, IL 60123-7476

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address553 WILCOX AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7476

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,233.00 (+15.8%) Homeowner's exemption$76,600 (+8.57%) Land $15,540 Building $61,060$229,892 (+8.57%) Land $46,639 Building $183,253
2024$70,553 (+21.39%) Land $14,313 Building $56,240$211,744 (+21.44%) Land $42,956 Building $168,788
2022$4,519.00 (+4.8%) Homeowner's exemption$58,120 (+6.96%) Land $11,791 Building $46,329$174,360 (+6.96%) Land $35,373 Building $138,987
2021$4,312.00 Homeowner's exemption$54,338 Land $11,024 Building $43,314$163,014 Land $33,072 Building $129,942

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 578 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Radiate Holdings
Cable		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL		100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile USA.

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