Kane County property record for 178 S Weston Ave, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,607 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Nov 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,063 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-15-459-014 |
| Primary APN | 06-15-459-014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,244 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,607 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 178 S WESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6077 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN LOT 7 BLOCK 48 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASHINGTON HEIGHTS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 851101 |
178 S Weston Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2009.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 S WESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123-6077 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 200984097 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 S Weston Ave was $3,063 with exemptions applied.
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 | $3,063.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $82,922 (+8.57%) Land $15,904 Building $67,018 | $248,866 (+8.57%) Land $47,731 Building $201,134 |
| 2024 | $76,377 Land $14,649 Building $61,728 | $229,223 Land $43,965 Building $185,258 | |
| 2022 | $3,915.00 (-25.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,917 (+6.96%) Land $12,067 Building $50,850 | $188,751 (+6.96%) Land $36,201 Building $152,550 |
| 2021 | $5,248.00 | $58,823 Land $11,282 Building $47,541 | $176,469 Land $33,846 Building $142,623 |
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 178 S Weston Ave 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.
The area around 178 S Weston Ave 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 |
|---|
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 535 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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