Kane County property record for 636 Laurel St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 831 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $43,500 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,666 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-429-036 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-429-036 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 831 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,662 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 831 sqft |
| Basement Area | 831 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 636 LAUREL ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JAMES H & FULTON GIFFORDS ADDN WEST 60 FT SOUTH 132 FT NORTH 225 FT LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES H&FULTON GIFFORDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 LAUREL ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 201254246 |
| 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 | $3,666.00 (+15.72%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $51,639 (+21.39%) Land $10,333 Building $41,306 | $154,979 (+21.44%) Land $31,011 Building $123,968 | |
| 2022 | $3,168.00 (+5.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,539 (+6.96%) Land $8,512 Building $34,027 | $127,617 (+6.96%) Land $25,536 Building $102,081 |
| 2021 | $3,012.00 Homeowner's exemption | $39,771 Land $7,958 Building $31,813 | $119,313 Land $23,874 Building $95,439 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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