Welcoming home with enclosed porch, formal living room and dining room, 1st floor bedrooms, shared full bath, full basement and a 2 car detached garage. Exterior access to yard off of the mud room. Kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. Neighborhood park within walking distance. Large yard for entertaining. Lots of potential in this unique home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,022 (+4.9%)
$18,560 + $42,161
$60,721
2024
$3,836 (+5.8%)
$18,560 + $42,161
$60,721
2023
$3,625 (+4.3%)
$17,095 + $38,833
$55,928
2022
$3,475 (+5.1%)
$15,444 + $35,083
$50,527
2021
$3,308 (−8.8%)
$14,082 + $31,990
$46,072
2020
$3,626 (+2.5%)
$13,166 + $29,908
$43,074
2019
$3,537 (+13.6%)
$11,973 + $25,902
$37,875
2018
$3,113 (+27.3%)
$11,973 + $25,902
$37,875
2017
$2,445 (+6.0%)
$11,279 + $20,208
$31,487
2016
$2,305 (+3.0%)
$10,663 + $19,104
$29,767
2015
$2,239 (−2.6%)
$9,892 + $17,723
$27,615
2013
$2,298 (−27.1%)
$9,191 + $19,373
$28,564
2012
$3,153 (−7.5%)
$9,191 + $19,373
$28,564
2011
$3,408 (−6.1%)
$9,928 + $26,923
$36,851
2010
$3,627 (+2.6%)
$12,301 + $35,153
$47,454
2009
$3,535 (+3.7%)
$12,301 + $35,153
$47,454
2008
$3,410 (+1.4%)
$13,187 + $37,685
$50,872
2007
$3,362
$12,763 + $36,474
$49,237
Tax history for 968 Cookane Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,022 (+4.9%)
$18,560 + $42,161
$60,721
2024
$3,836 (+5.8%)
$18,560 + $42,161
$60,721
2023
$3,625 (+4.3%)
$17,095 + $38,833
$55,928
2022
$3,475 (+5.1%)
$15,444 + $35,083
$50,527
2021
$3,308 (−8.8%)
$14,082 + $31,990
$46,072
2020
$3,626 (+2.5%)
$13,166 + $29,908
$43,074
2019
$3,537 (+13.6%)
$11,973 + $25,902
$37,875
2018
$3,113 (+27.3%)
$11,973 + $25,902
$37,875
2017
$2,445 (+6.0%)
$11,279 + $20,208
$31,487
2016
$2,305 (+3.0%)
$10,663 + $19,104
$29,767
2015
$2,239 (−2.6%)
$9,892 + $17,723
$27,615
2013
$2,298 (−27.1%)
$9,191 + $19,373
$28,564
2012
$3,153 (−7.5%)
$9,191 + $19,373
$28,564
2011
$3,408 (−6.1%)
$9,928 + $26,923
$36,851
2010
$3,627 (+2.6%)
$12,301 + $35,153
$47,454
2009
$3,535 (+3.7%)
$12,301 + $35,153
$47,454
2008
$3,410 (+1.4%)
$13,187 + $37,685
$50,872
2007
$3,362
$12,763 + $36,474
$49,237
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15,015
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
780
Year built
1919
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kane County
APN
0624487013
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X14
On Main Level
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 10X10
On Main Level
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 10X10
On Main Level
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 10X10
On Main Level
Kitchen Information
Size: 8X10
Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Additional Rooms Information
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Interior Features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Stucco Exterior
Property Features
Porch
Lot Information
Dimensions: 100 X 151
.25-.49 Acre
Property Information
# of Rooms: 5
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
School Bus Service
Parcel Identification Number: 0624487013
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $3,537.40
Tax Year: 2019
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: FHA
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Location
Community Information
Park/Playground, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street
School Information
Elementary School District: 46
Junior High District: 46
High School District: 46
Location Information
Township: Elgin
Corporate Limits: Elgin
Directions: Bluff City East of Liberty to Cookane- South on Cookane to property.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 780
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Kane County
APN: 0624487013
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 28, 2025
Other
Listing Information
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Seller Concessions: No
Around this home
Schools
Nature Ridge Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Kenyon Woods Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
South Elgin High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elgin, IL • 60120
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$246,000 – $297,000
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