Kane County property record for 853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.95 acres (4,130 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,129 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-281-012 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-281-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,680 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,130 sqft (0.95 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Street Address | 853 PRESTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3076 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LUDLOWS ADDN SOUTH 1/2 LOT 11 BLOCK 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUDLOWS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
853 Preston Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 PRESTON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3076 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Preston Ave was $1,129 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 | $1,129.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $60,938 (+8.57%) Land $14,051 Building $46,887 | $182,887 (+8.57%) Land $42,170 Building $140,717 |
| 2024 | $56,128 Land $12,942 Building $43,186 | $168,451 Land $38,842 Building $129,610 | |
| 2022 | $1,717.00 (-2.77%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,236 (+6.96%) Land $10,661 Building $35,575 | $138,708 (+6.96%) Land $31,983 Building $106,725 |
| 2021 | $1,766.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,227 Land $9,967 Building $33,260 | $129,681 Land $29,901 Building $99,780 |
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 853 Preston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2007.
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 Claims | 2 (2007–2008) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 853 Preston Ave 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 587 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 · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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