Kane County property record for 253 Hill Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,354 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,623 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,626 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-207-006 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-207-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,354 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,531 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,177 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,623 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 253 HILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5873 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J H BECKERS ADDN LOT 1 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | J H BECKERS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
253 Hill Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2021 VALLEY CREEK DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-2687 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Hill Ave was $6,626.
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 | $6,626.00 | $86,852 (+8.57%) Land $16,331 Building $70,521 | $260,660 (+8.57%) Land $49,013 Building $211,648 |
| 2024 | $79,996 Land $15,042 Building $64,954 | $240,084 Land $45,144 Building $194,940 | |
| 2022 | $5,292.00 (+16.18%) | $61,034 (+6.96%) Land $12,391 Building $48,643 | $183,102 (+6.96%) Land $37,173 Building $145,929 |
| 2021 | $4,555.00 Homeowner's exemption | $57,063 Land $11,585 Building $45,478 | $171,189 Land $34,755 Building $136,434 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Hill 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 253 Hill 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 |
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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 625 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile.
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