Kane County property record for 947 Carol Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,621 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,949 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-10-152-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-10-152-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,658 sqft |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 12,621 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Width | 68 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 420 sqft |
| Street Address | 947 CAROL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-1911 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ANDRESEN BROS EAGLE HEIGHTS UNIT 2 LOT 19 BLK 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAGLE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Legal Unit | 2-19 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 851910 |
947 Carol Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8228 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619-5365 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 15, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Deed Document Number | 202529812 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000077374 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 947 CAROL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000077374 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K077374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | STATE TITLE FTS AGENCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 947 CAROL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000077375 |
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| Date | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K077375 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 2.99% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 947 CAROL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-1911 |
| Document Number | 0000014400 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | BAIRD AND WARNER TITLE SERVICES INC, BAIRD & WARNER TITLE SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $337.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 947 CAROL AVE ELGIN IL 601231911, ELGIN, IL 60123-1911 |
| Document Number | 14401 |
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| Date | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 14401 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | LOMBARD, IL 60148 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 947 Carol Ave was $7,949.
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 | $7,949.00 | $112,202 (+8.57%) Land $28,767 Building $83,435 | $336,741 (+8.57%) Land $86,336 Building $250,405 |
| 2024 | $103,345 Land $26,496 Building $76,849 | $310,159 Land $79,520 Building $230,639 | |
| 2022 | $6,861.00 (+4.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $85,131 (+6.96%) Land $21,826 Building $63,305 | $255,393 (+6.96%) Land $65,478 Building $189,915 |
| 2021 | $6,565.00 Homeowner's exemption | $79,592 Land $20,406 Building $59,186 | $238,776 Land $61,218 Building $177,558 |
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 947 Carol Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 947 Carol 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 367 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile.
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