Cook County property record for 765 Thoreau Dr, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,475 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $5,478 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-20-303-006 |
| Primary APN | 06-20-303-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,130 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,475 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 765 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 | 34 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 804406 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 06-20-303-006
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 765 THOREAU DR, ELGIN, IL 60120-8182 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 07, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 07, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200540231 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 02, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000455 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover 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 | $29,001 (+16.01%) Land $5,233 Building $23,768 | $290,010 (+16.01%) Land $52,330 Building $237,680 | |
| 2023 | $5,478.00 (+3.93%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,271.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $24,999 Land $4,858 Building $20,141 | $249,990 Land $48,580 Building $201,410 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 74 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 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 (unlicensed) | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
May also be available at this address: AT&T. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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