Cook County property record for 856 May St, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 567 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.436 acres (18,997 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,515 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 06-19-113-053 |
| Primary APN | 06-19-113-053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 567 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 567 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,997 sqft (0.436 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 856 MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-8249 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 804406 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 06-19-113-053
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 288 CHAPARRAL CIR, ELGIN, IL 60120-4854 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 05, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 05, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201622002 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030306 |
| 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,000 (+0.01%) Land $9,992 Building $9,008 | $190,000 (+0.01%) Land $99,920 Building $90,080 | |
| 2023 | $4,515.00 (+3.63%) | ||
| 2022 | $4,357.00 | $18,999 Land $7,598 Building $11,401 | $189,990 Land $75,980 Building $114,010 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 170318044061, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| 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 Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 306 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 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 |
May also be available at this address: AT&T. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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