Kane County property record for 2251 Tara Dr, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,036 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,262 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,632 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-16-179-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-16-179-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,036 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,110 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,262 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 2251 TARA DR |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-4933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY KNOLLS UNIT 14 LOT 238 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY KNOLLS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 238 |
| Legal Unit | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 851904 |
2251 Tara Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2251 TARA DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-4933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2251 Tara Dr was $8,632 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 | $8,632.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $129,147 (+8.57%) Land $37,751 Building $91,396 | $387,596 (+8.57%) Land $113,298 Building $274,298 |
| 2024 | $118,953 Land $34,771 Building $84,182 | $357,002 Land $104,355 Building $252,647 | |
| 2022 | $7,542.00 (+4.87%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,989 (+6.96%) Land $28,643 Building $69,346 | $293,967 (+6.96%) Land $85,929 Building $208,038 |
| 2021 | $7,192.00 Homeowner's exemption | $91,613 Land $26,779 Building $64,834 | $274,839 Land $80,337 Building $194,502 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2251 Tara Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 2251 Tara Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 94% 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 211 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet.
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