Kane County property record for 624 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,602 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,012 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-278-012 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-278-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,602 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,595 sqft |
| Basement Area | 993 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,768 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 624 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JONATHAN FORCES ADDN LOT 4 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | JONATHAN FORCES ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 624 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-5336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005117563 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| 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 | $5,012.00 (+24.96%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $67,887 (+29.9%) Land $18,949 Building $48,938 | $203,742 (+29.96%) Land $56,870 Building $146,873 | |
| 2022 | $4,011.00 (+4.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,259 (+6.96%) Land $15,610 Building $36,649 | $156,777 (+6.96%) Land $46,830 Building $109,947 |
| 2021 | $3,823.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,858 Land $14,594 Building $34,264 | $146,574 Land $43,782 Building $102,792 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 |
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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 520 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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