Kane County property record for 1256 Sycamore St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,976 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,923 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-33-201-004 |
| Primary APN | 06-33-201-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,976 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,172 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,196 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1256 SYCAMORE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-4103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WOODBRIDGE SOUTH PHASE 6 LOT 633 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODBRIDGE SOUTH |
| Legal Phase | 6 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 633 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 851907 |
1256 Sycamore St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1256 SYCAMORE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-4103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201661588 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 18, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051743 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 Sycamore St was $9,923 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 | $9,923.00 Homeowner's exemption | $138,075 (+8.57%) Land $34,886 Building $103,189 | $414,391 (+8.57%) Land $104,700 Building $309,691 |
| 2024 | $127,176 Land $32,132 Building $95,044 | $381,681 Land $96,435 Building $285,246 | |
| 2022 | $8,563.00 (+4.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $104,763 (+6.96%) Land $26,469 Building $78,294 | $314,289 (+6.96%) Land $79,407 Building $234,882 |
| 2021 | $8,176.00 Homeowner's exemption | $97,946 Land $24,747 Building $73,199 | $293,838 Land $74,241 Building $219,597 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1256 Sycamore St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1256 Sycamore St 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 94% of the US · lower than 65% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 360 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, Metronet.
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