Cook County property record for 861 Jay St, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
| Square Footage | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,950 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,888.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 06-19-308-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 816 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 5,950 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 861 JAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-8243 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAYGROUND PARK ADD ELGIN ILLINOIS SU |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 804406 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 06-19-308-003
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 861 JAY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-8243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Deed Doc Number | 201033104 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 21, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057174 |
| Record Refreshed | 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 | $19,000 (+18.75%) Land $4,165 Building $14,835 | $190,000 (+18.75%) Land $41,650 Building $148,350 | |
| 2023 | $2,888.00 (+4.9%) | ||
| 2022 | $2,753.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $16,000 Land $2,380 Building $13,620 | $160,000 Land $23,800 Building $136,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Cook County (17031C), updated February 11, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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; lenders make the official flood determination.
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