Kane County property record for 500 Barrett St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,910 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-455-019 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-455-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,436 sqft |
| Basement Area | 812 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 500 BARRETT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6752 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BARRETTS 3RD ADDN SOUTH 70 FT LOT 6 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARRETTS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
500 Barrett St is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 490 CRYSTAL AVE, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2407 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202143384 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008797 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 500 BARRETT ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6752 |
| Document Number | 0000043384 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021K043384 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | CT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 490 CRYSTAL AVE, SOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2407 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 Barrett St was $5,910.
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 | $5,910.00 | $77,469 (+8.57%) Land $11,263 Building $66,206 | $232,500 (+8.57%) Land $33,803 Building $198,697 |
| 2024 | $71,354 Land $10,374 Building $60,980 | $214,148 Land $31,134 Building $183,013 | |
| 2022 | $5,096.00 (+29.97%) | $58,779 (+6.96%) Land $8,546 Building $50,233 | $176,337 (+6.96%) Land $25,638 Building $150,699 |
| 2021 | $3,921.00 Homeowner's exemption | $54,954 Land $7,990 Building $46,964 | $164,862 Land $23,970 Building $140,892 |
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 500 Barrett 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 500 Barrett 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 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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