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$396,046$210 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $178,000 on Jul 5, 1994

159 BROOKSIDE DR

ELGIN, IL 60123
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,888 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$396K
$383K low$409K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$178,000 · Jul 5, 1994

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,831 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$118,647 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,711
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,936
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$109,281
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$356,083

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.No Foundation
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hillcrest Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Larkin High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Kimball Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi

District: School District U-46

Neighborhood · ZIP 60123These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.47

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.47,601
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,451 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,944
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,813
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

159 Brookside Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 81% of homes in Elgin 60123
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Elgin 60123
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Elgin 60123

What homes are worth in Elgin 60123

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$159K$530K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Elgin 60123.

How it measures up in Elgin 60123

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elgin 60123.

Estimated value$396,046
CheaperTypical $303,833Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$210
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 159 Brookside Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60123Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$396,04681% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21053% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,888 ft²75% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac70% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than197657% of homes44% of homes

About 159 Brookside Dr

How much is 159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL is $396,046 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $382,821 to $409,271. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL last sell?

159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL last sold on Jul 5, 1994 for $178,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL?

159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,888 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL built?

159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL?

159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL is assigned to Hillcrest Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Larkin High School (high), rated D+; Kimball Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in School District U-46. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60123?

Among the 12,912 homes in Elgin 60123, it is worth more than 81% of them ($396,046 against a typical $303,833), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($210 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 75% of them (1,888 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1976 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 54% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Brookside Dr, Elgin, IL was $7,831. The county assessed it at $118,647.

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