625 Thoreau Dr, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Cook County property record for 625 Thoreau Dr, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,245 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size	0.124 acres (5,413 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$173,000 (Jul 2004)
Tax Bill	$4,370 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-20-106-010`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-20-106-010`
Alternative APN	`06-20-106-010-0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,245 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,245 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1983
Effective Year Built	Effective 1984
Architectural Style	Modern
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	5,413 sqft (0.124 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	625 THOREAU DR
City	ELGIN
State	IL
Zip	60120-8128
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Legal Description	LOT 63 EXCEPT N 38 36 FT OF PARKWOO D II UNIT 1 PART OF SEC17+ T41N R0 9E 3P
Legal Range	9E
Legal Township	41N
Legal Section	20
Legal Subdivision	PARKWOOD 02 UNIT 01
Legal Lot Number	63
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Township / Civil Division	HANOVER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	804406

Owner

Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	625 THOREAU DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-8128
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20045118
Last Transfer Date	Sep 21, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000019092
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	COOK IL
Recording Date	Dec 10, 2020
Property Address	625 THOREAU DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-8128
Document Number	2034519092
Instrument Date	Sep 21, 2020
Instrument	34519092
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 29, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	625 THOREAU DR ELGIN IL 601208128, ELGIN, IL 60120-8128

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Cook County
County Subdivision	Hanover Township
Municipality	Elgin City
Unified School District	School District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$26,000 (+40.56%) Land $3,789 Building $22,211	$260,000 (+40.56%) Land $37,890 Building $222,110
2023	$4,370.00 (+3.63%)
2022	$4,217.00 Homeowner's exemption	$18,498 Land $2,998 Building $15,500	$184,980 Land $29,980 Building $155,000

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 February 11, 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20