Cook County property record for 820 May St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,424 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,500 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $5,378 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-19-113-040 |
| Primary APN | 06-19-113-040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,424 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,890 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 820 MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-8229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (BLUFF) CITY ADD ELGIN ILLINOIS IN NW SEC 19-41-09 |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12,11 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 804406 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 06-19-113-040
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 820 MAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 05, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998905 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000049002 |
| 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 | $26,000 (+18.18%) Land $4,123 Building $21,877 | $260,000 (+18.18%) Land $41,230 Building $218,770 | |
| 2023 | $5,378.00 (+3.48%) | ||
| 2022 | $5,197.00 Homeowner's exemption | $22,000 Land $2,356 Building $19,644 | $220,000 Land $23,560 Building $196,440 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of February 11, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1997–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 16 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL 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 |
Based on FCC filings for 306 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ELGIN serves 114,797 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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