Kane County property record for 959 Illinois Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.182 acres (7,940 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,028 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 06-24-486-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-24-486-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 808 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,940 sqft (0.182 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 959 ILLINOIS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-8461 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WINZLAR ADDN LOT 14 BLOCK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | WINZLAR ADDN |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
959 Illinois Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 ILLINOIS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-8461 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201835994 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 959 ILLINOIS AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-8461 |
| Document Number | 0000035994 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 35994 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $142.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 DEVONSHIRE CIR ELGIN IL 601231213, ELGIN, IL 60123-1213 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 959 Illinois Ave was $5,028 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 | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,028.00 Homeowner's exemption | $73,915 (+8.57%) Land $13,793 Building $60,122 | $221,834 (+8.57%) Land $41,396 Building $180,438 |
| 2024 | $68,080 Land $12,704 Building $55,376 | $204,322 Land $38,127 Building $166,194 | |
| 2022 | $4,342.00 (+4.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,082 (+6.96%) Land $10,465 Building $45,617 | $168,246 (+6.96%) Land $31,395 Building $136,851 |
| 2021 | $4,142.00 Homeowner's exemption | $52,433 Land $9,784 Building $42,649 | $157,299 Land $29,352 Building $127,947 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 Illinois Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area within the regulatory floodway; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | Yes |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 102 (1979–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 102 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 959 Illinois Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 79% 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 | 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 270 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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