Kane County property record for 493 Laurel St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,990 sqft · built 1885 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $6,476 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-452-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-452-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,990 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,113 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,123 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1885 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1885 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 493 LAUREL ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HOME ADDN LOT 9 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOME ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 493 LAUREL ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20114284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 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 | $6,476.00 (+15.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,897 (+8.57%) Land $13,812 Building $79,085 | $278,803 (+8.57%) Land $41,453 Building $237,350 |
| 2024 | $85,564 (+21.39%) Land $12,722 Building $72,842 | $256,795 (+21.44%) Land $38,181 Building $218,613 | |
| 2022 | $5,591.00 (+4.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $70,485 (+6.96%) Land $10,480 Building $60,005 | $211,455 (+6.96%) Land $31,440 Building $180,015 |
| 2021 | $5,343.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,898 Land $9,798 Building $56,100 | $197,694 Land $29,394 Building $168,300 |
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 |
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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 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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