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Last sold for $196,000 on Oct 29, 2004

218 S LIBERTY ST

ELGIN, IL 60120
4
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,984 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$196,000 · Oct 29, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,214 (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.$94,562 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,123
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,439
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,097
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$283,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyKANE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Ellis Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.0 mi
E
Huff Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.9 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: School District U-46

Neighborhood · ZIP 60120These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
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.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,977
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,556
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,612
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

218 S Liberty 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.

  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Elgin 60120

How it measures up in Elgin 60120

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elgin 60120.

Living area1,984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 218 S Liberty St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60120Kane County
Living areabigger than1,984 ft²82% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac63% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than197456% of homes41% of homes

About 218 S Liberty St

When did 218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL last sell?

218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL last sold on Oct 29, 2004 for $196,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL?

218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,984 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL built?

218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL?

218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL is assigned to Ellis Middle School (middle), rated D; Huff Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Elgin High School (high), rated D. All sit in School District U-46. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60120?

Among the 13,139 homes in Elgin 60120, it is bigger than 82% of them (1,984 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1974 against a typical 1969). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 S Liberty St, Elgin, IL was $7,214. The county assessed it at $94,562.

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