Kane County property record for 553 Locust St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,912 sqft · built 1863 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,184 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,854 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-452-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-452-008 |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,868 sqft |
| Basement Area | 956 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1863 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1863 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,184 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 553 LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-0804 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LYNCHS SUB BLOCK 5 OF J C & W H KIMBALLS ADDN LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYNCHS SUB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 LOCUST ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-0804 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2006135088 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000135088 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of August 25, 2025
| 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 | $5,854.00 (+25.76%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $78,047 (+30.76%) Land $16,568 Building $61,479 | $234,235 (+30.81%) Land $49,724 Building $184,511 | |
| 2022 | $4,655.00 (+4.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $59,689 (+6.96%) Land $13,648 Building $46,041 | $179,067 (+6.96%) Land $40,944 Building $138,123 |
| 2021 | $4,443.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,805 Land $12,760 Building $43,045 | $167,415 Land $38,280 Building $129,135 |
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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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 637 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Radiate Holdings Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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