Kane County property record for 616 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
| Square Footage | 1,724 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,768 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (2007) |
| Tax Bill | $6,413.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-13-278-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,724 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,748 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional Style |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 9,768 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 132 ft x 74 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 616 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4405 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JONATHAN FORCES ADDN LOT 3 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | JONATHAN FORCES ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-13-278-011
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 616 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Tenant By Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2007 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2007104448 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000041813 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 616 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACQUEST TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000058390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017K058390 |
| Name | SELF HELP FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DURHAM, NC 27701 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2037 |
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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,413.00 (+15.82%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $84,803 (+21.39%) Land $18,949 Building $65,854 | $254,511 (+21.44%) Land $56,870 Building $197,641 | |
| 2022 | $5,537.00 (+4.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,858 (+6.96%) Land $15,610 Building $54,248 | $209,574 (+6.96%) Land $46,830 Building $162,744 |
| 2021 | $5,291.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,312 Land $14,594 Building $50,718 | $195,936 Land $43,782 Building $152,154 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kane County (17089C), updated October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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