Kane County property record for 694 Algona Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $54,000 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $4,246 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-429-025 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-429-025 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,776 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,229 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Street Address | 694 ALGONA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3999 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PRESTONS ADDN EAST 55.29 FT LOT 1 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | PRESTONS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
694 Algona Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 694 ALGONA AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3999 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201327178 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000134984 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 694 Algona Ave was $4,246 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,246.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,664 (+8.57%) Land $18,537 Building $45,127 | $191,068 (+8.57%) Land $55,633 Building $135,435 |
| 2024 | $58,639 Land $17,074 Building $41,565 | $175,987 Land $51,242 Building $124,745 | |
| 2022 | $3,668.00 (+5.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,305 (+6.96%) Land $14,065 Building $34,240 | $144,915 (+6.96%) Land $42,195 Building $102,720 |
| 2021 | $3,493.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,162 Land $13,150 Building $32,012 | $135,486 Land $39,450 Building $96,036 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 694 Algona Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 694 Algona Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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