717 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Kane County property record for 717 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,765 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$380,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill	$6,820 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`06-11-428-004`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`06-11-428-004`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	5 Stories
Building Area	1,765 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,946 sqft
Basement Area	1,181 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1908
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Lot Dimensions	165 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	717 DOUGLAS AVE
City	ELGIN
State	IL
Zip	60120-3635
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOVELLS ADDN SOUTH 66 FT NORTH 80.85 FT OF LOT 3 BLOCK 5
Legal Subdivision	LOVELLS ADDN
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Township / Civil Division	ELGIN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	850800

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Spring-Douglas Historic District listed 2000 · 455 contributing resources · NRIS 00000410

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	717 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3635
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 26, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202047652
Last Transfer Date	Oct 31, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000022881
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KANE IL
Recording Date	Mar 24, 2021
Property Address	717 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3635
Document Number	0000022881
Instrument Date	Oct 31, 2020
Instrument	2021K022881
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 5, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	717 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3635

Mortgage

Document Number	0000022882
Date	Mar 24, 2021
Instrument	2021K022882

Lender

Name	MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Illinois
County	Kane County
County Subdivision	Elgin Township
Municipality	Elgin City
Unified School District	School District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,820.00 (+15.85%) Homeowner's exemption
2024		$89,712 (+21.39%) Land $18,935 Building $70,777	$269,244 (+21.44%) Land $56,828 Building $212,416
2022	$5,887.00 (+4.6%) Homeowner's exemption	$73,902 (+6.96%) Land $15,598 Building $58,304	$221,706 (+6.96%) Land $46,794 Building $174,912
2021	$5,628.00 Homeowner's exemption	$69,093 Land $14,583 Building $54,510	$207,279 Land $43,749 Building $163,530

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 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

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

Wildfire Risk	Not 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 592 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	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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