Kane County property record for 257 Franklin Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 732 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (1,722 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-106-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-106-002 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 732 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,464 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 732 sqft |
| Basement Area | 732 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,722 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Cooling System | Partial |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 FRANKLIN BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN NORTH 42 FT EAST 41 FT WEST 100 FT LOT 3 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
257 Franklin Blvd is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Kane County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1333 SEA BISCUIT LN, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-5560 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Man, Separate Property |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202635474 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000109432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 257 FRANKLIN BLVD, ELGIN, IL 60120-4261 |
| Document Number | 0000035474 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202635474 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $28,785.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1333 SEA BISCUIT LN, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-5560 |
| Document Number | 0000035475, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202635475 |
| Name | ASSOCIATED BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.25% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Franklin Blvd was $3,220, up 3.5% from the year before.
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 | $3,220.00 (+3.5%) | $42,215 (+8.57%) Land $4,933 Building $37,282 | $126,696 (+8.57%) Land $14,805 Building $111,891 |
| 2024 | $3,111.00 | $38,883 Land $4,544 Building $34,339 | $116,696 Land $13,637 Building $103,058 |
| 2022 | $2,777.00 (+3.97%) | $32,031 (+6.96%) Land $3,743 Building $28,288 | $96,093 (+6.96%) Land $11,229 Building $84,864 |
| 2021 | $2,671.00 | $29,946 Land $3,499 Building $26,447 | $89,838 Land $10,497 Building $79,341 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 257 Franklin Blvd 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 257 Franklin Blvd 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 |
|---|
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 504 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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