Kane County property record for 270 Adams St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,553 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-23-281-006 |
| Primary APN | 06-23-281-006 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,216 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 270 ADAMS ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7564 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MORGAN PARK ADDN LOT 6 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORGAN PARK ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
270 Adams St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 729 ORANGE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7445 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000015515 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 270 Adams St was $5,553.
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 | $5,553.00 | $72,798 (+8.57%) Land $15,540 Building $57,258 | $218,481 (+8.57%) Land $46,639 Building $171,843 |
| 2024 | $67,051 Land $14,313 Building $52,738 | $201,233 Land $42,956 Building $158,277 | |
| 2022 | $4,789.00 (+3.95%) | $55,235 (+6.96%) Land $11,791 Building $43,444 | $165,705 (+6.96%) Land $35,373 Building $130,332 |
| 2021 | $4,607.00 | $51,641 Land $11,024 Building $40,617 | $154,923 Land $33,072 Building $121,851 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 270 Adams St 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 270 Adams St 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 385 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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