Kane County property record for 675 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,472 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,981 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-281-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-281-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,472 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,347 sqft |
| Basement Area | 875 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1875 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 675 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5364 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JONATHAN FORCES ADD LOT 14 BLK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | JONATHAN FORCES ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 675 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-5364 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Joint Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025440 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $5,981.00 (+24.47%) | $78,399 (+8.57%) Land $19,405 Building $58,994 | $235,291 (+8.57%) Land $58,238 Building $177,053 |
| 2024 | $72,210 (+30.31%) Land $17,873 Building $54,337 | $216,717 (+30.36%) Land $53,640 Building $163,076 | |
| 2022 | $4,805.00 (+3.96%) | $55,415 (+6.96%) Land $14,723 Building $40,692 | $166,245 (+6.96%) Land $44,169 Building $122,076 |
| 2021 | $4,622.00 | $51,809 Land $13,765 Building $38,044 | $155,427 Land $41,295 Building $114,132 |
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 | 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 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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