Kane County property record for 996 Stephen Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,452 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Dec 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,115 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-09-229-020 |
| Primary APN | 06-09-229-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,784 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,452 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Width | 94 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 996 STEPHEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-1938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ANDRESEN BROS EAGLE HEIGHTS UNIT 5 LOT 25 BLOCK 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | EAGLE HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Legal Unit | 5-25 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 851910 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 996 STEPHEN AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-1938 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2004157284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $7,115.00 (+15.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $101,274 (+8.57%) Land $28,368 Building $72,906 | $303,944 (+8.57%) Land $85,138 Building $218,806 |
| 2024 | $93,280 (+21.39%) Land $26,129 Building $67,151 | $279,952 (+21.44%) Land $78,418 Building $201,534 | |
| 2022 | $6,142.00 (+4.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $76,842 (+6.96%) Land $21,525 Building $55,317 | $230,526 (+6.96%) Land $64,575 Building $165,951 |
| 2021 | $5,874.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,841 Land $20,124 Building $51,717 | $215,523 Land $60,372 Building $155,151 |
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 October 8, 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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 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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