Kane County property record for 845 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,773 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,968 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-279-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-279-005 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,773 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,547 sqft |
| Basement Area | 774 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 845 N GROVE AVE |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-2800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DAVID C COOKS ADDN SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 8 & ALL OF LOT 12 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID C COOKS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,12 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| 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.
845 N Grove Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 1997.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 845 N GROVE AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2800 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 7, 1997 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000027060 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 845 N Grove Ave was $5,968 with exemptions applied.
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 | $5,968.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $94,239 (+8.57%) Land $17,264 Building $76,975 | $282,830 (+8.57%) Land $51,813 Building $231,017 |
| 2024 | $86,800 Land $15,901 Building $70,899 | $260,504 Land $47,722 Building $212,782 | |
| 2022 | $5,246.00 (+5.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,502 (+6.96%) Land $13,098 Building $58,404 | $214,506 (+6.96%) Land $39,294 Building $175,212 |
| 2021 | $4,982.00 Homeowner's exemption | $66,850 Land $12,246 Building $54,604 | $200,550 Land $36,738 Building $163,812 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 845 N Grove Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 845 N Grove 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 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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