Kane County property record for 256 N Jackson St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,076 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.98 acres (4,266 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,199 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-176-053 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-176-053 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,076 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,639 sqft |
| Basement Area | 563 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,266 sqft (0.98 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 256 N JACKSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-5472 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W C KIMBALLS PLAT WEST ELGIN LOT 6 IN BLOCK 40 (EXCEPT THE SOUTHERLY 33.85 FT) |
| Legal Subdivision | W C KIMBALLS |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 851102 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 N JACKSON ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-5472 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201226763 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 8, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064078 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| 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 | $4,199.00 (+15.74%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $58,075 (+21.39%) Land $8,226 Building $49,849 | $174,295 (+21.44%) Land $24,688 Building $149,607 | |
| 2022 | $3,628.00 (+5.01%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,841 (+6.96%) Land $6,777 Building $41,064 | $143,523 (+6.96%) Land $20,331 Building $123,192 |
| 2021 | $3,455.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,728 Land $6,336 Building $38,392 | $134,184 Land $19,008 Building $115,176 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 3 (1978–2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2009 · 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.
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 381 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 |
| Fox Valley Internet Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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