Kane County property record for 556 Bird St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $6,832 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-379-011 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-379-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,754 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,216 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 556 BIRD ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-2825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEARS ADDN LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEARS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
556 Bird St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2010.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1146 MOHAWK DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-2522 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 201041526 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000211512 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 556 Bird St was $6,832.
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 | $6,832.00 | $89,565 (+8.57%) Land $15,521 Building $74,044 | $268,803 (+8.57%) Land $46,582 Building $222,221 |
| 2024 | $82,495 Land $14,296 Building $68,199 | $247,584 Land $42,905 Building $204,679 | |
| 2022 | $5,372.00 (+4.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,956 (+6.96%) Land $11,776 Building $56,180 | $203,868 (+6.96%) Land $35,328 Building $168,540 |
| 2021 | $5,133.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,534 Land $11,010 Building $52,524 | $190,602 Land $33,030 Building $157,572 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 556 Bird St 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 556 Bird St 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 |
|---|
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 382 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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