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819 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Kane County property record for 819 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 977 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,301 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$100,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill$4,143 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-12-283-001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-12-283-001

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories5 Stories
Building Area977 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,646 sqft
Basement Area669 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area6,301 sqft (0.145 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address819 PRESTON AVE
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60120-3928
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLUDLOWS ADDN NORTH 88 FT LOT 10 BLOCK 19
Legal SubdivisionLUDLOWS ADDN
Legal Block19
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3022
Census Tract850800

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address819 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3928
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202062135
Prior Transfer DateSep 15, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000062135
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateOct 19, 2020
Property Address819 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3928
Document Number0000062135
Instrument DateAug 4, 2020
Instrument62135
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2020
Title CompanyPROPER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$150.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address819 PRESTON AVE ELGIN IL 601203928, ELGIN, IL 60120-3928

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionElgin Township
MunicipalityElgin City
Unified School DistrictSchool District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,143.00 (+4.81%) Homeowner's exemption$62,315 (+8.57%) Land $15,470 Building $46,845$187,020 (+8.57%) Land $46,429 Building $140,591
2024$3,953.00 (+8.81%)$57,396 (+21.39%) Land $14,249 Building $43,147$172,257 (+21.44%) Land $42,764 Building $129,493
2022$3,633.00 (+6.6%) Homeowner's exemption$47,281 (+6.96%) Land $11,738 Building $35,543$141,843 (+6.96%) Land $35,214 Building $106,629
2021$3,408.00 Homeowner's exemption$44,204 Land $10,974 Building $33,230$132,612 Land $32,922 Building $99,690

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2007–2008)
Most Recent ClaimSep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Sep 2008 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemELGIN
serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead19 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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