Kane County property record for 609 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,749 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,373 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-431-009 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-431-009 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,749 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,819 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 609 PRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRESTONS ADDN NORTH 50 FT LOTS 9 & 10 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTONS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9,10 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
609 Preston Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2005.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 609 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3924 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200520100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 609 Preston Ave was $6,373 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $6,373.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,537 (+8.57%) Land $15,678 Building $75,859 | $274,721 (+8.57%) Land $47,053 Building $227,668 |
| 2024 | $84,311 Land $14,440 Building $69,871 | $253,034 Land $43,337 Building $209,697 | |
| 2022 | $5,502.00 (+4.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,452 (+6.96%) Land $11,895 Building $57,557 | $208,356 (+6.96%) Land $35,685 Building $172,671 |
| 2021 | $5,257.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,933 Land $11,121 Building $53,812 | $194,799 Land $33,363 Building $161,436 |
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.
FEMA maps place 609 Preston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 609 Preston Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 587 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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