Kane County property record for 178 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,516 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,988 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-354-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-354-008 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,452 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 178 VILLA ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WM F SYLLAS RESUB OF LOTS A, B, C, D, E, & F OF COUNTY CLERKS SUB OF OUTLOTS 21, 22, & 23 OF J T GIFFORDS ADDN TO ELGIN & LOTS A, B, C, & D OF COUNTY CLERKS SUB OF BLOCK 3 OF RR ADDN EXCEPT NORTHWESTERLY 0.495 FT OF LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | A,B |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
178 Villa St is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 SOUTH ST, BARRINGTON, IL 60010-4548 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201380173 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000114747 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 Villa St was $5,988.
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 | $5,988.00 | $78,501 (+8.57%) Land $10,218 Building $68,283 | $235,597 (+8.57%) Land $30,666 Building $204,931 |
| 2024 | $72,304 Land $9,411 Building $62,893 | $216,999 Land $28,244 Building $188,755 | |
| 2022 | $5,164.00 (+3.95%) | $59,561 (+6.96%) Land $7,752 Building $51,809 | $178,683 (+6.96%) Land $23,256 Building $155,427 |
| 2021 | $4,968.00 | $55,686 Land $7,248 Building $48,438 | $167,058 Land $21,744 Building $145,314 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Villa St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2007–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding |
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 178 Villa 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 515 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile.
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