Kane County property record for 674 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,494 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,760 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-279-015 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-279-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,494 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,241 sqft |
| Basement Area | 747 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 674 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JONATHAN FORCES ADDN LOT 5 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | JONATHAN FORCES ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1442 ARMSTRONG LN, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007-3106 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202414447 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 674 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4461 |
| Document Number | 0000014447 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024K014447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1151 WOODLAND AVE, BATAVIA, IL 60510-3049 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1442 ARMSTRONG LN, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007-3106 |
| Document Number | 0000014448 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024K014448 |
| Name | AMERICAN PORTFOLIO MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 674 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4461 |
| Document Number | 0000033108 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K033108 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1151 WOODLAND AVE, BATAVIA, IL 60510-3049 |
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 | $5,760.00 (+6.21%) | $83,513 (+8.57%) Land $19,405 Building $64,108 | $250,639 (+8.57%) Land $58,238 Building $192,401 |
| 2024 | $76,921 (+22.98%) Land $17,873 Building $59,048 | $230,855 (+23.03%) Land $53,640 Building $177,215 | |
| 2022 | $5,423.00 (+3.95%) | $62,549 (+6.96%) Land $14,723 Building $47,826 | $187,647 (+6.96%) Land $44,169 Building $143,478 |
| 2021 | $5,217.00 | $58,479 Land $13,765 Building $44,714 | $175,437 Land $41,295 Building $134,142 |
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.
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 500 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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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