Kane County property record for 171 Elm St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,905 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $132,500 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,314 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-477-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-477-002 |
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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 | 1,360 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,905 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 171 ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | B W RAYMONDS 2ND ADDN SOUTH 59.79 FT WEST 132 FT COUNTY CLERKS SUB A LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
171 Elm St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2002.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 ELM ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-6302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200071847 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 2, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000110562 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 171 Elm St was $6,314.
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 | $6,314.00 | $82,773 (+8.57%) Land $17,027 Building $65,746 | $248,418 (+8.57%) Land $51,101 Building $197,317 |
| 2024 | $76,239 Land $15,683 Building $60,556 | $228,809 Land $47,068 Building $181,741 | |
| 2022 | $5,445.00 (+3.95%) | $62,803 (+6.96%) Land $12,919 Building $49,884 | $188,409 (+6.96%) Land $38,757 Building $149,652 |
| 2021 | $5,238.00 | $58,716 Land $12,078 Building $46,638 | $176,148 Land $36,234 Building $139,914 |
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.
FEMA maps place 171 Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 171 Elm St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 86% 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 440 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, Verizon.
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