Kane County property record for 855 Van St, Elgin, IL 60123
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 400 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,119 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-14-352-018 |
| Primary APN | 06-14-352-018 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Street Address | 855 VAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60123-6154 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S WILCOXS 2ND ADDN LOT 1 BLOCK 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | S WILCOXS 2ND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 851101 |
855 Van St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 983 RUTH DR, ELGIN, IL 60123-1933 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 855 Van St was $3,119.
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 | $3,119.00 | $40,884 (+8.57%) Land $18,882 Building $22,002 | $122,701 (+8.57%) Land $56,669 Building $66,032 |
| 2024 | $37,657 Land $17,392 Building $20,265 | $113,016 Land $52,197 Building $60,819 | |
| 2022 | $2,689.00 (+3.94%) | $31,021 (+6.96%) Land $14,327 Building $16,694 | $93,063 (+6.96%) Land $42,981 Building $50,082 |
| 2021 | $2,587.00 | $29,003 Land $13,395 Building $15,608 | $87,009 Land $40,185 Building $46,824 |
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 855 Van St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 855 Van 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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