Kane County property record for 838 Douglas Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,426 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $159,333 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $9,862 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-284-013 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-284-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,426 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,625 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,199 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 838 DOUGLAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-2908 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOVELLS GROVE ADDN LOT 4 BLOCK 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | LOVELLS GROVE ADDN |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Spring-Douglas Historic District listed 2000 · 455 contributing resources · NRIS 00000410 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 DOUGLAS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2908 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199778789 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $9,862.00 (+15.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,269 (+8.57%) Land $22,907 Building $114,362 | $411,972 (+8.57%) Land $68,748 Building $343,223 |
| 2024 | $126,434 (+21.39%) Land $21,099 Building $105,335 | $379,454 (+21.44%) Land $63,322 Building $316,131 | |
| 2022 | $8,510.00 (+4.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $104,151 (+6.96%) Land $17,380 Building $86,771 | $312,453 (+6.96%) Land $52,140 Building $260,313 |
| 2021 | $8,152.00 Homeowner's exemption | $97,374 Land $16,249 Building $81,125 | $292,122 Land $48,747 Building $243,375 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 222 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 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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