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261 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Records

Kane County property record for 261 Villa St, Elgin, IL 60120

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,510 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$6,894 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN06-13-377-016

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN06-13-377-016

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,510 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,926 sqft
Basement Area1,416 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 VILLA ST
CityELGIN
StateIL
Zip60120-6658
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionJAMES T GIFFORDS ADDN COUNTY CLERKS SUB M DESC IN BOOK 1727/510 LOT 6 BLOCK 7
Legal SubdivisionCOUNTY CLERKS SUB
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionKANE IL
Township / Civil DivisionELGIN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract851301

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Elgin Historic District
listed 1983 · 327 contributing resources · NRIS 83000318

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Kane County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1532 BERKSHIRE FARM DR, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078-5801
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 26, 2024
Transfer Doc0000006592
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2024: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionKANE IL
Recording DateFeb 29, 2024
Property Address261 VILLA ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6658
Document Number0000006592
Instrument DateFeb 26, 2024
Instrument2024K006592
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2024
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address261 VILLA ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6658

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1532 BERKSHIRE FARM DR, SNELLVILLE, GA 30078-5801

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateIllinois
CountyKane County
County SubdivisionElgin Township
MunicipalityElgin City
Unified School DistrictSchool District U-46 (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,894.00 (+15.83%)$98,374 (+8.57%) Land $15,911 Building $82,463$295,240 (+8.57%) Land $47,752 Building $247,488
2024$90,609 (+21.39%) Land $14,655 Building $75,954$271,936 (+21.44%) Land $43,983 Building $227,953
2022$5,952.00 (+4.6%) Homeowner's exemption$74,642 (+6.96%) Land $12,073 Building $62,569$223,926 (+6.96%) Land $36,219 Building $187,707
2021$5,690.00 Homeowner's exemption$69,785 Land $11,287 Building $58,498$209,355 Land $33,861 Building $175,494

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemELGIN
serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
Lead19 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile.

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