Kane County property record for 537 Raymond St, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,441 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,363 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,954 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-24-251-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-24-251-008 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,441 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,186 sqft |
| Basement Area | 745 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,363 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Street Address | 537 RAYMOND ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-7846 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GROTE & WALDRONS ADDN NORTH 1/2 LOT 4 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | GROTE&WALDRONS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5006 |
| Census Tract | 851400 |
537 Raymond St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2005.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 RAYMOND ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-7846 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000144389 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Raymond St was $3,954 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 | $3,954.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $67,831 (+8.57%) Land $10,984 Building $56,847 | $203,574 (+8.57%) Land $32,965 Building $170,609 |
| 2024 | $62,477 Land $10,117 Building $52,360 | $187,506 Land $30,363 Building $157,143 | |
| 2022 | $3,508.00 (+5.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $51,466 (+6.96%) Land $8,334 Building $43,132 | $154,398 (+6.96%) Land $25,002 Building $129,396 |
| 2021 | $3,311.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,117 Land $7,792 Building $40,325 | $144,351 Land $23,376 Building $120,975 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 Raymond 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 537 Raymond 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 585 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, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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