Kane County property record for 159 N Liberty St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,859 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,242 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $6,672 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-276-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-276-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,859 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,855 sqft |
| Basement Area | 996 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,242 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 159 N LIBERTY ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4466 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J FORCES HEIRS ADDN LOT 8 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | J FORCES HEIRS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
159 N Liberty St is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2006 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 LIBERTY ST, ELGIN, IL 60120 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199845605 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 23, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000124552 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 N Liberty St was $6,672 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 | $6,672.00 Homeowner's exemption | $97,690 (+8.57%) Land $18,954 Building $78,736 | $293,187 (+8.57%) Land $56,885 Building $236,303 |
| 2024 | $89,979 Land $17,458 Building $72,521 | $270,045 Land $52,395 Building $217,650 | |
| 2022 | $5,760.00 (+4.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $74,121 (+9.46%) Land $14,381 Building $59,740 | $222,363 (+9.46%) Land $43,143 Building $179,220 |
| 2021 | $5,506.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,717 Land $13,445 Building $54,272 | $203,151 Land $40,335 Building $162,816 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 N Liberty St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 N Liberty St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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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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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