Kane County property record for 561 Cooper Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $144,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,904 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-254-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-254-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,736 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 868 sqft |
| Basement Area | 868 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 561 COOPER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LUDLOWS ADDN LOT 4 BLOCK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUDLOWS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 COOPER AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200847646 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000035506 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 561 COOPER AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3056 |
| Document Number | 0000035506 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 35506 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 561 COOPER AVE ELGIN IL 601203056, ELGIN, IL 60120-3056 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| 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 | $3,904.00 (+15.74%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $54,507 (+21.39%) Land $15,342 Building $39,165 | $163,586 (+21.44%) Land $46,044 Building $117,542 | |
| 2022 | $3,373.00 (+5.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,901 (+6.96%) Land $12,638 Building $32,263 | $134,703 (+6.96%) Land $37,914 Building $96,789 |
| 2021 | $3,210.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,980 Land $11,816 Building $30,164 | $125,940 Land $35,448 Building $90,492 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 514 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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