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$547,508$164 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $500,000 on Nov 28, 2022

196 ATWELL ST

ELGIN, IL 60124
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,347 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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

$548K
$521K low$574K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Nov 28, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,505 (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.$167,676 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,240
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,436
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$154,441
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$503,229

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.0.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(4)

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.

M
Prairie Knolls Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 0.4 mi
E
Prairie View Grade SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Central High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.2 mi

District: Central Community Unit School District 301

Neighborhood · ZIP 60124These 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.56
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,385
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.755 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$130,524
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$150,646
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

196 Atwell St 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 Kane County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Elgin 60124
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Kane County
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Kane County

What homes are worth in Elgin 60124

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

This home
$294K$818K

This home is worth more than 63% of homes in Elgin 60124.

How it measures up in Elgin 60124

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elgin 60124.

Estimated value$547,508
CheaperTypical $510,326Pricier

Pricier than 63% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area3,347 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,348 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 196 Atwell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60124Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$547,50863% of homes81% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1645% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than3,347 ft²86% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac51% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than200559% of homes92% of homes

About 196 Atwell St

How much is 196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL is $547,508 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $520,803 to $574,213. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL last sell?

196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL last sold on Nov 28, 2022 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL?

196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,347 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL built?

196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL?

196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL is assigned to Prairie Knolls Middle School (middle), rated A; Prairie View Grade School (elementary), rated A-; Central High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Central Community Unit School District 301. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60124?

Among the 10,208 homes in Elgin 60124, it is worth more than 63% of them ($547,508 against a typical $510,326), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($164 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 86% of them (3,347 ft² against a typical 2,348 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (2005 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 81% 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 196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 196 Atwell St, Elgin, IL was $12,505. The county assessed it at $167,676.

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