Kane County property record for 508 Center St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1878 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $127,500 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,856 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-354-009 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-354-009 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,397 sqft |
| Basement Area | 861 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1878 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1878 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 508 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN SOUTH 16.5 FT EAST 8 RODS LOT 3 & NORTH 33 FT EAST 8 RODS LOT 4 BLOCK 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | P J KIMBALL JRS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 851302 |
508 Center St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2000.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 CENTER ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-3715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200033523 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 508 Center St was $2,856 with exemptions applied.
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 | $2,856.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $86,277 (+8.57%) Land $14,226 Building $72,051 | $258,935 (+8.57%) Land $42,695 Building $216,239 |
| 2024 | $79,467 Land $13,103 Building $66,364 | $238,496 Land $39,325 Building $199,172 | |
| 2022 | $4,722.00 (+5.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,463 (+6.96%) Land $10,794 Building $54,669 | $196,389 (+6.96%) Land $32,382 Building $164,007 |
| 2021 | $4,479.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,204 Land $10,092 Building $51,112 | $183,612 Land $30,276 Building $153,336 |
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 508 Center 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 508 Center 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 504 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Fox Valley Internet, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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