Kane County property record for 157 Henry St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,453 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,840 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-404-026 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-404-026 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,453 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,450 sqft |
| Basement Area | 997 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 157 HENRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6620 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH COMPANYS 2ND SUB SOUTH 59.7 FT WEST 148 FT LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH COMPANYS 2ND SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 HENRY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201664924 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 5, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000110897 |
| 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 | $5,840.00 (+15.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,559 (+8.57%) Land $16,892 Building $67,667 | $253,779 (+8.57%) Land $50,696 Building $203,082 |
| 2024 | $77,885 (+21.39%) Land $15,559 Building $62,326 | $233,748 (+21.44%) Land $46,696 Building $187,053 | |
| 2022 | $5,043.00 (+4.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,159 (+6.96%) Land $12,817 Building $51,342 | $192,477 (+6.96%) Land $38,451 Building $154,026 |
| 2021 | $4,816.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,984 Land $11,983 Building $48,001 | $179,952 Land $35,949 Building $144,003 |
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
| 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.
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 520 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 |
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