Kane County property record for 636 Cooper Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,336 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,673 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-237-020 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-237-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,271 sqft |
| Basement Area | 811 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 6,336 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 636 COOPER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LUDLOWS ADDN LOT 20 BLOCK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUDLOWS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-12-237-020
Assessment roll updated December 26, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 COOPER AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 04, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 03, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 14, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200593568 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006895 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 04, 2024 |
| Property Address | 636 COOPER AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3015 |
| Document Number | 0000006895 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024K006895 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 636 COOPER AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3015 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 03, 2022 |
| Property Address | 636 COOPER AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3015 |
| Document Number | 0000012167 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 03, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K012167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 636 COOPER AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3015 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated December 26, 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,673.00 (+15.8%) | ||
| 2024 | $75,871 (+21.39%) Land $13,958 Building $61,913 | $227,704 (+21.44%) Land $41,891 Building $185,813 | |
| 2022 | $4,899.00 (+4.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,500 (+6.96%) Land $11,498 Building $51,002 | $187,500 (+6.96%) Land $34,494 Building $153,006 |
| 2021 | $4,677.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,433 Land $10,750 Building $47,683 | $175,299 Land $32,250 Building $143,049 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 8, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 587 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ELGIN serves 114,797 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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