Kane County property record for 271 Washburn St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,011 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,203 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $4,259 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-23-234-001 |
| Primary APN | 06-23-234-001 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,011 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,022 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,011 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,011 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,203 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 271 WASHBURN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LORDS 2ND ADDN WEST 1/2 LOT 10 BLOCK 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | LORDS 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
271 Washburn St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 WASHBURN ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200884623 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000084623 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Washburn St was $4,259 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,259.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,838 (+8.57%) Land $15,540 Building $48,298 | $191,591 (+8.57%) Land $46,639 Building $144,952 |
| 2024 | $58,799 Land $14,313 Building $44,486 | $176,468 Land $42,956 Building $133,511 | |
| 2022 | $3,679.00 (+4.99%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,437 (+6.96%) Land $11,791 Building $36,646 | $145,311 (+6.96%) Land $35,373 Building $109,938 |
| 2021 | $3,504.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,285 Land $11,024 Building $34,261 | $135,855 Land $33,072 Building $102,783 |
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.
FEMA maps place 271 Washburn St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1982) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 1982 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 271 Washburn 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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