Kane County property record for 156 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 5,324 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Nov 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $6,908 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-284-010 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-284-010 |
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| Building Area | 5,324 sqft Gross Area |
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| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.6 acres) |
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| Street Address | 156 E CHICAGO ST |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5524 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | JAMES T GIFFORDS PLAT OF EAST ELGIN WEST 1/3 OF LOT 7 BLOCK 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES T GIFFORDS PLAT |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-14-284-010
Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 156 E CHICAGO ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-5524 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 07, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 07, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199679204 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,908.00 (+15.96%) | $90,549 (+8.57%) Land $23,440 Building $67,109 | $271,756 (+8.57%) Land $70,348 Building $201,408 |
| 2024 | $83,402 (+21.39%) Land $21,590 Building $61,812 | $250,306 (+21.44%) Land $64,796 Building $185,510 | |
| 2022 | $5,957.00 (+3.96%) | $68,703 (+6.96%) Land $17,785 Building $50,918 | $206,109 (+6.96%) Land $53,355 Building $152,754 |
| 2021 | $5,730.00 | $64,233 Land $16,628 Building $47,605 | $192,699 Land $49,884 Building $142,815 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kane County (17089C), updated October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elgin Downtown Commercial District (Additional Documentation) listed 2014 · 81 contributing resources · NRIS 14001067 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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