Kane County property record for 162 Seneca St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,233 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,647 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-484-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-484-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,233 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,953 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 162 SENECA ST |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN EAST 2 RODS LOT 1 BLOCK 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 851302 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Spring-Douglas Historic District listed 2000 · 455 contributing resources · NRIS 00000410 |
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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 records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 SENECA ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-3646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202514635 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014635 |
| 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 | $4,647.00 (+15.97%) | $60,917 (+8.57%) Land $9,171 Building $51,746 | $182,824 (+8.57%) Land $27,524 Building $155,300 |
| 2024 | $56,108 (+21.4%) Land $8,447 Building $47,661 | $168,391 (+21.44%) Land $25,351 Building $143,040 | |
| 2022 | $4,007.00 (+3.94%) | $46,219 (+6.96%) Land $6,958 Building $39,261 | $138,657 (+6.96%) Land $20,874 Building $117,783 |
| 2021 | $3,855.00 | $43,211 Land $6,505 Building $36,706 | $129,633 Land $19,515 Building $110,118 |
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 | 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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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