Kane County property record for 261 Franklin Blvd, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (2,944 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $4,228 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-106-006 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-106-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 518 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 2,944 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Street Address | 261 FRANKLIN BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-4739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN EXCEPT SOUTH 40 FT LOT 2 EAST 32 FT LOTS 2 & 3 BLOCK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,3 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 854600 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6005 HAMPTON DR, CARPENTERSVILLE, IL 60110-2426 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199871182 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $4,228.00 (+26.1%) | $55,431 (+8.57%) Land $6,414 Building $49,017 | $166,360 (+8.57%) Land $19,250 Building $147,110 |
| 2024 | $51,056 (+32.01%) Land $5,908 Building $45,148 | $153,229 (+32.06%) Land $17,731 Building $135,498 | |
| 2022 | $3,353.00 (+3.94%) | $38,677 (+6.96%) Land $4,866 Building $33,811 | $116,031 (+6.96%) Land $14,598 Building $101,433 |
| 2021 | $3,226.00 | $36,160 Land $4,549 Building $31,611 | $108,480 Land $13,647 Building $94,833 |
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.
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.
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 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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