Kane County property record for 689 Algona Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,345 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-431-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-431-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,444 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 689 ALGONA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3998 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRESTONS ADDN LOT 2 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTONS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 689 ALGONA AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3998 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200514579 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 10, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014577 |
| 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 | $6,345.00 (+15.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,175 (+8.57%) Land $21,022 Building $70,153 | $273,634 (+8.57%) Land $63,091 Building $210,543 |
| 2024 | $83,978 (+21.39%) Land $19,363 Building $64,615 | $252,035 (+21.44%) Land $58,112 Building $193,923 | |
| 2022 | $5,478.00 (+4.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,179 (+6.96%) Land $15,951 Building $53,228 | $207,537 (+6.96%) Land $47,853 Building $159,684 |
| 2021 | $5,235.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,677 Land $14,913 Building $49,764 | $194,031 Land $44,739 Building $149,292 |
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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