689 Ford Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Kane County property record for 689 Ford Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 954 sqft · built 1972
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$248,000 (Nov 2022)
Tax Bill$5,092 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-01-483-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-01-483-010

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area954 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,908 sqft
1st Floor Area954 sqft
Basement Area954 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1972
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1972
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions137 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address689 FORD AVE
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60120-2268
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLUDLOWS ADDN LOT 1 BLOCK 1
Legal SubdivisionLUDLOWS ADDN
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract850800

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address689 FORD AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2268
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 12, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202256470
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateNov 28, 2022
Property Address689 FORD AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2268
Document Number0000056470
Instrument DateOct 20, 2022
Instrument2022K056470
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 6, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$248.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address689 FORD AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2268

Mortgage

Document Number0000056471
DateNov 28, 2022
Instrument2022K056471
Lender
NameAMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.25%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionElgin Township
MunicipalityElgin City
Unified School DistrictSchool District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,092.00 (+15.81%) Homeowner's exemption
2024$68,850 (+21.39%) Land $14,065 Building $54,785$206,633 (+21.44%) Land $42,212 Building $164,421
2022$4,397.00 (+4.82%) Homeowner's exemption$56,717 (+6.96%) Land $11,587 Building $45,130$170,151 (+6.96%) Land $34,761 Building $135,390
2021$4,195.00 Homeowner's exemption$53,026 Land $10,833 Building $42,193$159,078 Land $32,499 Building $126,579

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemELGIN
serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead19 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 616 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
DSL
100 / 20

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