Kane County property record for 257 Hill Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,623 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-207-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-207-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,623 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 257 HILL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4454 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J H BECKERS ADDN LOT 2 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | J H BECKERS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
257 Hill Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2017.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4454 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20178820 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 4, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000016876 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 257 HILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-4454 |
| Document Number | 0000008820 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017K008820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $111.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 257 BHILL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120 |
| Document Number | 0000008821 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017K008821 |
| Name | ALTERRA GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 257 Hill Ave was $4,879 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 | $4,879.00 Homeowner's exemption | $71,958 (+8.57%) Land $16,331 Building $55,627 | $215,960 (+8.57%) Land $49,013 Building $166,948 |
| 2024 | $66,278 Land $15,042 Building $51,236 | $198,914 Land $45,144 Building $153,770 | |
| 2022 | $4,214.00 (+4.88%) Homeowner's exemption | $54,598 (+6.96%) Land $12,391 Building $42,207 | $163,794 (+6.96%) Land $37,173 Building $126,621 |
| 2021 | $4,018.00 Homeowner's exemption | $51,046 Land $11,585 Building $39,461 | $153,138 Land $34,755 Building $118,383 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 257 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 257 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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