Cook County property record for 948 Ford Ave, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
| Square Footage | 1,367 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,480 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $6,242.00 (2023) |
| Primary APN | 06-06-114-045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,367 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,367 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone (Brick and/or Stone) Exterior |
| Construction Type | Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 9,480 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 948 FORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-2336 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Range | 9E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | 3RD ADD BLACKHAWK MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 286,2 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Minor Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 804313 |
Source: Cook County records · APN 06-06-114-045
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 948 FORD AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 09, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage COMPASS MTG |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 09, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 09, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 10, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201722005 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 07, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001110 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Property Address | 948 FORD AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2336 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0032302055 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2532302055 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2055 |
| Rate | 10.8% |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Jan 09, 2017 |
| Property Address | 948 FORD AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2336 |
| Document Number | 1700922005 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Instrument | 922005 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPAN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 E OLTENDORF CT STREAMWOOD IL 601071471, STREAMWOOD, IL 60107-1471 |
| Document Number | 1700922006 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 09, 2017 |
| Instrument | 922006 |
| Name | COMPASS MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WARRENVILLE, IL 60555 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 08, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
| Document Number | 1700922007, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 09, 2017 |
| Instrument | 922007 |
| Name | COUNTY OF KANE |
|---|---|
| Address | 719 S BATAVIA AVE, GENEVA, IL 60134-3077 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $30,000 (+2%) Land $6,636 Building $23,364 | $300,000 (+2%) Land $66,360 Building $233,640 | |
| 2023 | $6,242.00 (+3.41%) | ||
| 2022 | $6,036.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,000 Land $6,162 Building $18,838 | $250,000 Land $61,620 Building $188,380 |
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 |
| 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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