Kane County property record for 561 S Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
| Square Footage | 1,065 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $134,500 (2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,492.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-23-157-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,065 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,130 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,065 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,065 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 132 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 561 S COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7360 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTY CLERKS SUB OF LANDS SOUTH 60 FT NORTH 499.7 FT WEST 132 FT LYING EAST OF COMMONWEALTH AVE OF SOUTH 11 1/2 CHAINS LOT W OF LOT 13 SEC 23-41-8 |
| Legal Range | 08 |
| Legal Township | 41 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13,W |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4020 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-23-157-003
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-7360 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201031086 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,492.00 (+15.82%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $73,681 (+21.4%) Land $15,901 Building $57,780 | $221,131 (+21.44%) Land $47,722 Building $173,409 | |
| 2022 | $4,742.00 (+4.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,695 (+6.96%) Land $13,098 Building $47,597 | $182,085 (+6.96%) Land $39,294 Building $142,791 |
| 2021 | $4,527.00 Homeowner's exemption | $56,746 Land $12,246 Building $44,500 | $170,238 Land $36,738 Building $133,500 |
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