Kane County property record for 636 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,956 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,799 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-24-280-023 |
| Primary APN | 06-24-280-023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,256 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,956 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 636 ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-7917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PLAT OF ROOSEVELT ADDN LOT 9 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROOSEVELT ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
636 Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2007.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 ILLINOIS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-7917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200724499 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 636 Illinois Ave was $5,799 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 | $5,799.00 Homeowner's exemption | $84,017 (+8.57%) Land $14,401 Building $69,616 | $252,152 (+8.57%) Land $43,220 Building $208,932 |
| 2024 | $77,385 Land $13,264 Building $64,121 | $232,248 Land $39,808 Building $192,440 | |
| 2022 | $5,007.00 (+4.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $63,746 (+6.96%) Land $10,926 Building $52,820 | $191,238 (+6.96%) Land $32,778 Building $158,460 |
| 2021 | $4,781.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,598 Land $10,215 Building $49,383 | $178,794 Land $30,645 Building $148,149 |
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 636 Illinois 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.
The area around 636 Illinois Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 585 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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