Kane County property record for 261 Orchard St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.83 acres (3,622 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,082 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-23-202-002 |
| Primary APN | 06-23-202-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 644 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,622 sqft (0.83 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 261 ORCHARD ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J C & W H KIMBALLS ADD NORTH 43.9 FT SOUTH 1/2 LOT 4 BLK 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | J C&W H KIMBALLS ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 ORCHARD ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-6355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202521082 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 28, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021082 |
| 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 | $5,082.00 (+15.97%) | $66,614 (+8.57%) Land $10,355 Building $56,259 | $199,922 (+8.57%) Land $31,077 Building $168,845 |
| 2024 | $61,356 (+21.39%) Land $9,538 Building $51,818 | $184,142 (+21.44%) Land $28,625 Building $155,516 | |
| 2022 | $4,382.00 (+3.96%) | $50,543 (+6.96%) Land $7,857 Building $42,686 | $151,629 (+6.96%) Land $23,571 Building $128,058 |
| 2021 | $4,215.00 | $47,254 Land $7,346 Building $39,908 | $141,762 Land $22,038 Building $119,724 |
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 |
|---|
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 440 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, Verizon.
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