Kane County property record for 163 Seneca St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 937 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (2,459 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,388 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-487-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-487-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 937 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 735 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,459 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 163 SENECA ST |
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| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN EAST 43.25 FT NORTH 66 FT EXCEPT ALLEY SUB C LOT 1 BLOCK 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| 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 | 163 SENECA ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-3645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200765135 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 3, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000069356 |
| 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 | $3,388.00 (+15.71%) Homeowner's exemption | $52,421 (+8.57%) Land $7,469 Building $44,952 | $157,326 (+8.57%) Land $22,416 Building $134,910 |
| 2024 | $48,283 (+21.39%) Land $6,879 Building $41,404 | $144,907 (+21.44%) Land $20,645 Building $124,262 | |
| 2022 | $2,928.00 (+5.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $39,774 (+6.96%) Land $5,667 Building $34,107 | $119,322 (+6.96%) Land $17,001 Building $102,321 |
| 2021 | $2,782.00 Homeowner's exemption | $37,186 Land $5,298 Building $31,888 | $111,558 Land $15,894 Building $95,664 |
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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