Kane County property record for 720 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 852 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,336 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,500 (Dec 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $5,010 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-426-011 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-426-011 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 852 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,704 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,336 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 720 PRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LUDLOWS ADDN LOT 1 BLOCK 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUDLOWS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-12-426-011
Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199785894 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 06, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000075442 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,010.00 (+15.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $73,675 (+8.57%) Land $15,287 Building $58,388 | $221,113 (+8.57%) Land $45,879 Building $175,234 |
| 2024 | $67,859 (+21.4%) Land $14,080 Building $53,779 | $203,658 (+21.44%) Land $42,257 Building $161,402 | |
| 2022 | $4,326.00 (+4.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $55,899 (+6.96%) Land $11,598 Building $44,301 | $167,697 (+6.96%) Land $34,794 Building $132,903 |
| 2021 | $4,127.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,261 Land $10,843 Building $41,418 | $156,783 Land $32,529 Building $124,254 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of October 8, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 587 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ELGIN serves 114,797 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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