Kane County property record for 817 Goethe St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $57,500 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,922 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-304-003 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-304-003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,824 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Basement Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,490 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 817 GOETHE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-2708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ARTHUR R LEVINES 5TH SUB LOT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | ARTHUR R LEVINES 5TH SUB |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 851000 |
817 Goethe St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2011.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 CUMBERLAND TRL, ELGIN, IL 60123-2669 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20111266 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 817 Goethe St was $5,922.
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 | $5,922.00 | $77,632 (+8.57%) Land $19,445 Building $58,187 | $232,989 (+8.57%) Land $58,358 Building $174,631 |
| 2024 | $71,504 Land $17,910 Building $53,594 | $214,598 Land $53,752 Building $160,846 | |
| 2022 | $5,107.00 (+3.95%) | $58,902 (+6.96%) Land $14,753 Building $44,149 | $176,706 (+6.96%) Land $44,259 Building $132,447 |
| 2021 | $4,913.00 | $55,069 Land $13,793 Building $41,276 | $165,207 Land $41,379 Building $123,828 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 817 Goethe St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2014.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 817 Goethe St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 71% of Illinois |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 51 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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