Kane County property record for 159 N Channing St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,168 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,395 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,845 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-178-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-178-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,168 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 552 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 8,395 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 159 N CHANNING ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | B W RAYMONDS ADDN SOUTH 63.6 FT NORTH 127.2 FT EAST 8 RODS LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | B W RAYMONDS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Elgin Historic District listed 1983 · 327 contributing resources · NRIS 83000318 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 N CHANNING ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-5743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 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 | $4,845.00 (+15.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $71,512 (+8.57%) Land $15,064 Building $56,448 | $214,622 (+8.57%) Land $45,210 Building $169,412 |
| 2024 | $65,867 (+21.39%) Land $13,875 Building $51,992 | $197,680 (+21.44%) Land $41,642 Building $156,038 | |
| 2022 | $4,184.00 (+4.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,259 (+6.96%) Land $11,430 Building $42,829 | $162,777 (+6.96%) Land $34,290 Building $128,487 |
| 2021 | $3,990.00 Homeowner's exemption | $50,728 Land $10,686 Building $40,042 | $152,184 Land $32,058 Building $120,126 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 625 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Opiquad, T-Mobile USA.
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