Kane County property record for 656 Jefferson Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,214 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,412 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $7,565 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-431-011 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-431-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,214 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,428 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,214 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,412 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 66 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 656 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRESTONS ADDN EXCEPT NORTH 50 FT LOT 10 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTONS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-12-431-011
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 670 BENNETT DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-4002 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 03, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201262399 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 20, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000055446 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,565.00 (+15.96%) | ||
| 2024 | $91,339 (+21.39%) Land $14,583 Building $76,756 | $274,127 (+21.44%) Land $43,767 Building $230,360 | |
| 2022 | $6,524.00 (+3.95%) | $75,242 (+6.96%) Land $12,013 Building $63,229 | $225,726 (+6.96%) Land $36,039 Building $189,687 |
| 2021 | $6,276.00 | $70,346 Land $11,231 Building $59,115 | $211,038 Land $33,693 Building $177,345 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 8, 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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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