Kane County property record for 690 Columbia Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,000 (Jan 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,018 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-427-020 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-427-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Basement Area | 654 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 690 COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LUDLOWS ADDN LOT 19 BLOCK 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUDLOWS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
690 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2013.
Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 690 COLUMBIA AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3947 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 21, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20136739 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 690 Columbia Ave was $5,018 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.6% from the year before.
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 | $5,018.00 (+4.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,777 (+8.57%) Land $15,923 Building $57,854 | $221,420 (+8.57%) Land $47,788 Building $173,631 |
| 2024 | $4,797.00 | $67,953 Land $14,666 Building $53,287 | $203,941 Land $44,016 Building $159,925 |
| 2022 | $4,398.00 (+6.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,978 (+6.96%) Land $12,082 Building $43,896 | $167,934 (+6.96%) Land $36,246 Building $131,688 |
| 2021 | $4,133.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,336 Land $11,296 Building $41,040 | $157,008 Land $33,888 Building $123,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 690 Columbia Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 690 Columbia Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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