Kane County property record for 279 Orange St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,855 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $138,500 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $6,953 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-23-279-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-23-279-008 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,855 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,870 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 279 ORANGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | J P MORGANS ADDN LOT 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | J P MORGANS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 ORANGE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201346816 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| 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 | $6,953.00 (+15.84%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $91,321 (+21.39%) Land $17,499 Building $73,822 | $274,073 (+21.44%) Land $52,518 Building $221,555 | |
| 2022 | $6,002.00 (+4.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $75,227 (+6.96%) Land $14,415 Building $60,812 | $225,681 (+6.96%) Land $43,245 Building $182,436 |
| 2021 | $5,739.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,332 Land $13,477 Building $56,855 | $210,996 Land $40,431 Building $170,565 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 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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