Kane County property record for 596 E Middle St, South Elgin, IL 60177
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,353 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.281 acres (12,234 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,462 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-35-264-020 |
| Primary APN | 06-35-264-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,353 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,255 sqft |
| Basement Area | 902 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,234 sqft (0.281 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 596 E MIDDLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTH ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60177-2032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TIETJENS SUB IN SOUTH ELGIN LOT 10 BLOCK 3 & PART VACATED ALLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH ELGIN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2057 |
| Census Tract | 851801 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 E MIDDLE ST, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202330181 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000066496 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 596 E MIDDLE ST, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2032 |
| Document Number | 0000030181 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K030181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | SATURN TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $185.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 596 E MIDDLE ST, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2032 |
| Document Number | 0000030182 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K030182 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | South Elgin Village |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,462.00 (+13.16%) | $81,839 (+8.57%) Land $22,624 Building $59,215 | $245,615 (+8.57%) Land $67,899 Building $177,716 |
| 2024 | $75,379 (+21.39%) Land $20,838 Building $54,541 | $226,227 (+21.44%) Land $62,539 Building $163,688 | |
| 2022 | $4,827.00 (+6.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,095 (+6.96%) Land $17,166 Building $44,929 | $186,285 (+6.96%) Land $51,498 Building $134,787 |
| 2021 | $4,533.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,054 Land $16,049 Building $42,005 | $174,162 Land $48,147 Building $126,015 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 |
|---|
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 | SOUTH ELGIN serves 23,648 people · EPA ID IL0890800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.5 mg/L (2024) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Barium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 234 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures