Kane County property record for 856 Sundown Rd, South Elgin, IL 60177
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,251 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,524 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-27-406-014 |
| Primary APN | 06-27-406-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,732 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,732 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 10,251 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 856 SUNDOWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | SOUTH ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60177-1042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LEVINE BROS SUB UNIT 9 LOT 273 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEVINE BROS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 273 |
| Legal Unit | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 854900 |
856 Sundown Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2022.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 SUNDOWN RD, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-1042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 24, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202220455 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000010767 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 856 SUNDOWN RD, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-1042 |
| Document Number | 0000020455 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K020455 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $275.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 6 FIR ST, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110-1620 |
| Document Number | 0000020456 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K020456 |
| Name | FIRST CENTENNIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 856 SUNDOWN RD, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-1042 |
| Document Number | 0000010767 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022K010767 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 423 LYTLE ST, 423, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33405-4621 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1501 LOWE DR, ALGONQUIN, IL 60102-2335 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Sundown Rd was $7,524 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | South Elgin Village |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,524.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,714 (+8.57%) Land $22,936 Building $86,778 | $329,274 (+8.57%) Land $68,836 Building $260,438 |
| 2024 | $101,054 Land $21,126 Building $79,928 | $303,283 Land $63,403 Building $239,880 | |
| 2022 | $6,217.00 (+6.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $83,245 (+6.96%) Land $17,403 Building $65,842 | $249,735 (+6.96%) Land $52,209 Building $197,526 |
| 2021 | $5,820.00 Homeowner's exemption | $77,829 Land $16,271 Building $61,558 | $233,487 Land $48,813 Building $184,674 |
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.
FEMA maps place 856 Sundown Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (2004–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Wildfire risk around 856 Sundown Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SOUTH ELGIN serves 23,648 people · EPA ID IL0890800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Copper | 1.5 mg/L (2024) action level 1.3 mg/L |
| Water Quality | Barium not recorded as resolved · Apr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 336 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Metronet Fiber | 5,120 / 5,120 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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