Kane County property record for 77 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,902 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,600 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Aug 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-281-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-281-001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,902 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,753 sqft |
| Basement Area | 851 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 77 PRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | JONATHAN FORCES ADDN LOT 18 BLOCK 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | JONATHAN FORCES ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
77 Preston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 77 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 77 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4430 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | NATIONALLINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000006474 |
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| Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K006474 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2037 |
| Rate | 2.5% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Property Address | 77 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4430 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONALLINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000048542 |
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| Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020K048542 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2035 |
| Rate | 3.37% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 77 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4430 |
| Document Number | 0000011952 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019K011952 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4430 |
| Document Number | 0000011953 |
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| Date | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019K011953 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2034 |
| Rate | 3.87% |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 77 Preston Ave was $6,600 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $6,600.00 Homeowner's exemption | $94,520 (+8.57%) Land $19,405 Building $75,115 | $283,673 (+8.57%) Land $58,238 Building $225,435 |
| 2024 | $87,059 Land $17,873 Building $69,186 | $261,282 Land $53,640 Building $207,641 | |
| 2022 | $6,218.00 (+3.96%) | $71,716 (+6.96%) Land $14,723 Building $56,993 | $215,148 (+6.96%) Land $44,169 Building $170,979 |
| 2021 | $5,981.00 | $67,049 Land $13,765 Building $53,284 | $201,147 Land $41,295 Building $159,852 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 77 Preston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 77 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 520 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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