Kane County property record for 688 Forest Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 2,444 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,525 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-279-018 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-279-018 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,444 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,666 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 688 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JONATHAN FORCES ADDN LOT 8 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | JONATHAN FORCES ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, APN 06-13-279-018, as of July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 688 FOREST AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4461 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004836 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll as of July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $6,525.00 (+13.95%) | $101,540 (+8.57%) Land $19,405 Building $82,135 | $304,742 (+8.57%) Land $58,238 Building $246,504 |
| 2024 | $93,525 (+21.39%) Land $17,873 Building $75,652 | $280,687 (+21.44%) Land $53,640 Building $227,047 | |
| 2022 | $5,726.00 (+5.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $77,043 (+6.96%) Land $14,723 Building $62,320 | $231,129 (+6.96%) Land $44,169 Building $186,960 |
| 2021 | $5,444.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,030 Land $13,765 Building $58,265 | $216,090 Land $41,295 Building $174,795 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kane County (17089C), as of October 8, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170898514002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 224 locations within half a mile, 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile USA.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system IL0894380, 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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