Kane County property record for 253 Watch St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,033 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,940 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,844 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-24-128-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-24-128-001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,033 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,804 sqft |
| Basement Area | 771 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1889 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,940 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 WATCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-7848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SHERMANS ADDN EXCEPT SOUTH 40 FT COUNTY CLERKS SUB A LOT 1 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTY CLERKS SUB |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4002 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
253 Watch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 WATCH ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-7848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 20148396 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000110358 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Watch St was $3,844 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $3,844.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,387 (+8.57%) Land $11,362 Building $47,025 | $175,231 (+8.57%) Land $34,100 Building $141,131 |
| 2024 | $53,778 Land $10,465 Building $43,313 | $161,399 Land $31,408 Building $129,991 | |
| 2022 | $3,321.00 (+5.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,300 (+6.96%) Land $8,620 Building $35,680 | $132,900 (+6.96%) Land $25,860 Building $107,040 |
| 2021 | $3,159.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,417 Land $8,059 Building $33,358 | $124,251 Land $24,177 Building $100,074 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Watch 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
| 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 253 Watch 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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