Cook County property record for 949 Ford Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,484 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-07-106-066 |
| Primary APN | 06-07-106-066 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,400 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 949 FORD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-2335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | (THIRD) ADD TO (BLACKHAWK)(MANOR) SUB PT OF SECS 6 & 7 SEC 07-41-09 |
| Legal Range | 09E |
| Legal Township | 41N |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | THIRD ADD TO BLACKHAWK MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 261 |
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 804403 |
Source: Cook County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 949 FORD AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202133124 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 12, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000085 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COOK IL |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 949 FORD AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2335 |
| Document Number | 0035133124 |
| Map Reference | DOC 1776797 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2135133124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 949 FORD AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-2335 |
| Document Number | 0035133125 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2135133125 |
| Name | NEIGHBORHOOD LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
Source: Cook County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cook County |
| County Subdivision | Hanover Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,000 (+30.77%) Land $5,880 Building $28,120 | $340,000 (+30.77%) Land $58,800 Building $281,200 | |
| 2023 | $7,484.00 (+2.9%) | ||
| 2022 | $7,273.00 | $26,000 Land $5,460 Building $20,540 | $260,000 Land $54,600 Building $205,400 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 11, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | 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 616 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL | 100 / 20 |
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