Kane County property record for 856 Prospect St, Elgin, IL 60120 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
| Square Footage | 1,574 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,940 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $4,474.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 06-12-157-016 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,574 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,426 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 5,940 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 90 ft x 66 ft Depth x Width |
| Street Address | 856 PROSPECT ST |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-2922 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CONGDONS ADDN EXCEPT WEST 50 FT LOT 10 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | CONGDONS ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Minor Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
Source: Kane County records · APN 06-12-157-016
Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 PROSPECT ST, ELGIN, IL 60120-2922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2014 |
| Deed Doc Number | 201464189 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Kane County records · Assessment roll updated August 25, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,474.00 (+25.64%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $61,395 (+30.44%) Land $14,597 Building $46,798 | $184,259 (+30.49%) Land $43,809 Building $140,450 | |
| 2022 | $3,561.00 (+5.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,069 (+6.96%) Land $12,024 Building $35,045 | $141,207 (+6.96%) Land $36,072 Building $105,135 |
| 2021 | $3,390.00 Homeowner's exemption | $44,007 Land $11,242 Building $32,765 | $132,021 Land $33,726 Building $98,295 |
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