820 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Cook County property record for 820 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1954
Square Footage1,257 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,040 sqft (0.162 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$355,000 (2024)
Tax Bill$6,045.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-19-301-012
Alternative APN
  • 06-19-301-012-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,257 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,257 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1954
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area7,040 sqft (0.162 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address820 JAY ST
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60120-8223
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description(SWABACKS) RESUB DIVIN LTS 7-12 OF PLAYGROUND PARK AD D ELGIN ILLINOIS SUB IN WH SEC 19-41-09
Legal Range09E
Legal Township41N
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionELGIN ILLINOIS SUB
Legal Lot Number7-12
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Minor Civil DivisionHANOVER
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1005
Census Tract804406

Owner

Source: Cook County records · APN 06-19-301-012

Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address820 JAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 04, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Oct 13, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
GOLD COAST BANK CHICAGO IL
Mar 16, 2022Foreclosure
Jun 30, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Jun 30, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
US BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 17, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202420346
Prior Transfer DateMar 24, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000025050
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateApr 04, 2023
Property Address820 JAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223
Document Number0009425050
Instrument DateMar 24, 2023
Instrument2309425050
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 17, 2023
Title CompanyRAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY LLC, RAVENSWOOD TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address820 JAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address820 JAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223

Mortgage

Document Number0009425051
DateApr 04, 2023
Instrument2309425051
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 01, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate7.5%

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateOct 13, 2022
Property Address820 JAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223
Document Number0028628203
Instrument DateSep 19, 2022
Instrument2228628203
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 24, 2022
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$158.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants
Address820 JAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223

Mortgage

Document Number0028628204
DateOct 13, 2022
Instrument2228628204
Lender
NameGOLD COAST BANK CHICAGO IL
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term11 Months
DueSep 19, 2023
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2022: Foreclosure

Document TypeForeclosure
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Recording DateMar 16, 2022
Property Address820 JAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223
Document Number0007540016
Instrument DateFeb 24, 2022
Instrument2207540016
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedMar 29, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$131.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address111 W WASHINGTON ST STE 1020, 1020, CHICAGO, IL 60602-2738

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address820 JAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223
Document Number1720708089
Instrument DateJun 30, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 09, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address820 JAY ST ELGIN IL 601208223, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223

Mortgage

Document Number1720708089
DateJul 26, 2017
Instrument20708089
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 25, 2047

June 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionCOOK IL
Property Address820 JAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223
Document Number1721347070
Instrument DateJun 30, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address820 JAY ST ELGIN IL 601208223, ELGIN, IL 60120-8223

Mortgage

Document Number1721347070
DateAug 01, 2017
Instrument21347070
Lender
NameUS BK
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 31, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate4.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Cook County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$33,000 (+57.14%) Land $4,928 Building $28,072$330,000 (+57.14%) Land $49,280 Building $280,720
2023$6,045.00 (+2.91%)
2022$5,874.00$21,000 Land $2,816 Building $18,184$210,000 Land $28,160 Building $181,840

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