Kane County property record for 853 South St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,281 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.309 acres (13,456 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,266 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-23-104-008 |
| Primary APN | 06-23-104-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,281 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,242 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,281 sqft |
| Basement Area | 961 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,456 sqft (0.309 acres) |
| Lot Width | 154 ft Width |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 853 SOUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-7361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HUNTER & GIVENS ADDN EXCEPT SOUTH 42 FT LOTS 1 & 2 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTER&GIVENS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 851600 |
853 South St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2007.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 853 SOUTH ST, ELGIN, IL 60123-7361 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000110352 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 853 South St was $5,266 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 | $5,266.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $85,035 (+8.57%) Land $29,354 Building $55,681 | $255,207 (+8.57%) Land $88,097 Building $167,110 |
| 2024 | $78,323 Land $27,037 Building $51,286 | $235,063 Land $81,143 Building $153,920 | |
| 2022 | $4,640.00 (+5.45%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,520 (+6.96%) Land $22,272 Building $42,248 | $193,560 (+6.96%) Land $66,816 Building $126,744 |
| 2021 | $4,400.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,322 Land $20,823 Building $39,499 | $180,966 Land $62,469 Building $118,497 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 853 South St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2008.
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 | 1 (2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 South St 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 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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