596 E Middle St, South Elgin, IL 60177 Property Records

Kane County property record for 596 E Middle St, South Elgin, IL 60177

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,353 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.281 acres (12,234 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$185,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$5,462 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-35-264-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-35-264-020

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories5 Stories
Building Area1,353 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,255 sqft
Basement Area902 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area12,234 sqft (0.281 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address596 E MIDDLE ST
CitySOUTH ELGIN
StateIL
Zip60177-2032
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTIETJENS SUB IN SOUTH ELGIN LOT 10 BLOCK 3 & PART VACATED ALLEY
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH ELGIN
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2057
Census Tract851801

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address596 E MIDDLE ST, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2032
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Man

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 14, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202330181
Prior Transfer DateJun 13, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000066496
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateAug 31, 2023
Property Address596 E MIDDLE ST, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2032
Document Number0000030181
Instrument DateAug 21, 2023
Instrument2023K030181
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 7, 2023
Title CompanySATURN TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$185.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address596 E MIDDLE ST, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2032

Mortgage

Document Number0000030182
DateAug 31, 2023
Instrument2023K030182
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionElgin Township
MunicipalitySouth Elgin Village
Unified School DistrictSchool District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1983)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSOUTH ELGIN
serves 23,648 people · EPA ID IL0890800
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead1 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb
Copper1.5 mg/L (2024)
action level 1.3 mg/L

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityBarium
not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2025
Monitoring and Reporting5
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 234 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

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