Kane County property record for 721 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,388 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,904 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,415 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-427-022 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-427-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,388 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,209 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,388 sqft |
| Basement Area | 821 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 7,904 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 76 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 721 PRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LUDLOWS ADDN LOT 10 BLOCK 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUDLOWS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
721 Preston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1996.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 721 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Woman, Separate Property |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199677813 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 721 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3926 |
| Document Number | 0000020105 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023K020105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1372 BRADLEY CIR, ELGIN, IL 60120-2337 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 721 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3926 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 721 Preston Ave was $6,415 with exemptions applied.
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 | $6,415.00 | $100,097 (+8.57%) Land $17,424 Building $82,673 | $300,411 (+8.57%) Land $52,293 Building $248,118 |
| 2024 | $92,196 Land $16,049 Building $76,147 | $276,699 Land $48,166 Building $228,532 | |
| 2022 | $6,065.00 (+4.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,948 (+6.96%) Land $13,221 Building $62,727 | $227,844 (+6.96%) Land $39,663 Building $188,181 |
| 2021 | $5,799.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,006 Land $12,361 Building $58,645 | $213,018 Land $37,083 Building $175,935 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 721 Preston 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 721 Preston 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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