Kane County property record for 656 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,524 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,670 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-24-280-026 |
| Primary APN | 06-24-280-026 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,524 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 656 ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-8251 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | RUNGES ADDN LOT 1 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | RUNGES ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5010 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
656 Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2011.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 ILLINOIS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-8251 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201169018 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021937 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Illinois Ave was $5,670 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 | $5,670.00 Homeowner's exemption | $82,332 (+8.57%) Land $17,434 Building $64,898 | $247,095 (+8.57%) Land $52,323 Building $194,772 |
| 2024 | $75,833 Land $16,058 Building $59,775 | $227,590 Land $48,193 Building $179,397 | |
| 2022 | $4,896.00 (+4.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,468 (+6.96%) Land $13,228 Building $49,240 | $187,404 (+6.96%) Land $39,684 Building $147,720 |
| 2021 | $4,675.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,403 Land $12,367 Building $46,036 | $175,209 Land $37,101 Building $138,108 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 656 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 656 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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