Kane County property record for 261 Center St, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
| Square Footage | 2,198 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,904 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $4,378.00 (2025) |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-13-106-016
Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 CENTER ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-5196 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated July 23, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,378.00 (+76.25%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $73,389 (+8.57%) Land $7,267 Building $66,122 | $220,255 (+8.57%) Land $21,810 Building $198,445 |
| 2024 | $67,596 (+32.22%) Land $6,693 Building $60,903 | $202,869 (+32.28%) Land $20,087 Building $182,782 | |
| 2022 | $2,484.00 (+1.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,123 (+6.96%) Land $5,514 Building $45,609 | $153,369 (+6.96%) Land $16,542 Building $136,827 |
| 2021 | $2,442.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,796 Land $5,155 Building $42,641 | $143,388 Land $15,465 Building $127,923 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kane County (17089C), updated October 8, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 06-13-106-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,198 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,297 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 1,099 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 2,904 sqft (0.67 acres) |
| Street Address | 261 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-5196 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P J KIMBALL JRS 2ND ADDN NORTH 44 FT LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | P J KIMBALL JRS 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
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