Kane County property record for 509 Barrett St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,643 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $5,086 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-13-457-010 |
| Primary APN | 06-13-457-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,643 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,536 sqft |
| Basement Area | 893 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Storm Sewer |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 509 BARRETT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-6751 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BARRETTS 3RD ADDN LOT 5 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BARRETTS 3RD ADDN |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 851301 |
509 Barrett St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2010.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 BARRETT ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-6751 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201048689 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027305 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Barrett St was $5,086 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 | $5,086.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $82,676 (+8.57%) Land $15,416 Building $67,260 | $248,127 (+8.57%) Land $46,267 Building $201,861 |
| 2024 | $76,150 Land $14,199 Building $61,951 | $228,541 Land $42,614 Building $185,927 | |
| 2022 | $4,919.00 (+4.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,730 (+6.96%) Land $11,697 Building $51,033 | $188,190 (+6.96%) Land $35,091 Building $153,099 |
| 2021 | $4,697.00 Homeowner's exemption | $58,648 Land $10,936 Building $47,712 | $175,944 Land $32,808 Building $143,136 |
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 509 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 509 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 |
|---|
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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