Kane County property record for 826 Goethe St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (15,990 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $206,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,092 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-11-302-005 |
| Primary APN | 06-11-302-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 872 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,990 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 826 GOETHE ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-2710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WEST PARK ADDN LOT 4 BLOCK 10 DESC IN DOC 1930078 (EXCEPT PART DESC IN 92K34944) |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST PARK ADDN |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 851000 |
826 Goethe St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 826 GOETHE ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-2710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005147059 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000147059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 826 Goethe St was $6,092.
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 | $6,092.00 | $79,856 (+8.57%) Land $25,776 Building $54,080 | $239,664 (+8.57%) Land $77,359 Building $162,305 |
| 2024 | $73,552 Land $23,741 Building $49,811 | $220,744 Land $71,252 Building $149,493 | |
| 2022 | $4,930.00 (+3.96%) | $56,859 (+6.96%) Land $19,557 Building $37,302 | $170,577 (+6.96%) Land $58,671 Building $111,906 |
| 2021 | $4,742.00 | $53,159 Land $18,284 Building $34,875 | $159,477 Land $54,852 Building $104,625 |
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 826 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 826 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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