Cook County property record for 755 Thoreau Dr, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $7,105 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-20-303-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-20-303-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,924 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,360 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 755 THOREAU DR |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-8182 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (SUMMERHILL) (UNIT1) A SUB OF PT OF SEC 20-41-09 |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMERHILL UNIT1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 804406 |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 755 THOREAU DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-8182 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 22, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 22, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 201035056 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 755 THOREAU DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-8182 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0009604017 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2109604017 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,000 (+25%) Land $6,552 Building $28,448 | $350,000 (+25%) Land $65,520 Building $284,480 | |
| 2023 | $7,105.00 (+3.35%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,875.00 Homeowner's exemption | $28,000 Land $6,084 Building $21,916 | $280,000 Land $60,840 Building $219,160 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 79% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Opiquad Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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