Kane County property record for 679 Algona Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 977 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.224 acres (9,768 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,580 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-431-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-431-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 977 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,628 sqft |
| Basement Area | 651 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,768 sqft (0.224 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 679 ALGONA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3998 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRESTONS ADDN WEST 8 FT LOT 3 & ALL OF LOT 4 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTONS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 679 ALGONA AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3998 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199953626 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $4,580.00 (+36.19%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $76,044 (+8.57%) Land $22,966 Building $53,078 | $228,223 (+8.57%) Land $68,926 Building $159,298 |
| 2024 | $70,041 (+21.39%) Land $21,153 Building $48,888 | $210,207 (+21.44%) Land $63,484 Building $146,723 | |
| 2022 | $3,363.00 (-2.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,698 (+6.96%) Land $17,425 Building $40,273 | $173,094 (+6.96%) Land $52,275 Building $120,819 |
| 2021 | $3,460.00 Homeowner's exemption | $53,943 Land $16,291 Building $37,652 | $161,829 Land $48,873 Building $112,956 |
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
| 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.
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 587 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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