Kane County property record for 561 Locust St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,808 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $91,500 (Jul 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,301 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-452-007 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-452-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,932 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 7,808 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 561 LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LYNCHS SUB BLOCK 5 OF J C & W H KIMBALLS ADDN LOT 2 BLOCK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LYNCHS SUB |
| Legal Block | 5,1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 LOCUST ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-6318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199542190 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1112 / 92 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $5,301.00 (+16.87%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $79,490 (+8.57%) Land $16,753 Building $62,737 | $238,565 (+8.57%) Land $50,279 Building $188,286 |
| 2024 | $73,216 (+21.39%) Land $15,431 Building $57,785 | $219,736 (+21.44%) Land $46,312 Building $173,424 | |
| 2022 | $4,536.00 (+5.07%) Disabled Person's exemption | $60,313 (+6.96%) Land $12,712 Building $47,601 | $180,939 (+6.96%) Land $38,136 Building $142,803 |
| 2021 | $4,317.00 Disabled Person's exemption | $56,389 Land $11,885 Building $44,504 | $169,167 Land $35,655 Building $133,512 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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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 637 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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