Kane County property record for 57 S Commonwealth Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,136 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,544 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $142,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,737 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-352-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-352-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,952 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,136 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 5,544 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 57 S COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6157 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN SOUTH 42 FT LOT 7 BLOCK 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 851101 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 57 S COMMONWEALTH AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6157 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201668552 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000068552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,737.00 (+15.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,093 (+8.57%) Land $14,179 Building $55,914 | $210,363 (+8.57%) Land $42,554 Building $167,809 |
| 2024 | $64,560 (+21.39%) Land $13,060 Building $51,500 | $193,758 (+21.44%) Land $39,196 Building $154,562 | |
| 2022 | $4,091.00 (+4.9%) Homeowner's exemption | $53,183 (+6.96%) Land $10,759 Building $42,424 | $159,549 (+6.96%) Land $32,277 Building $127,272 |
| 2021 | $3,900.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,722 Land $10,059 Building $39,663 | $149,166 Land $30,177 Building $118,989 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 637 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, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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