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$537,903$187 / 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 96How 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 $295,000 on Sep 4, 2015

228 ATWELL ST

ELGIN, IL 60124
9
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,882 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2008
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
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

$538K
$517K low$559K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$295,000 · Sep 4, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,233 (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.$151,435 (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.$108,195
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$139,482
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$454,487

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.0.23
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
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(8)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 · 0.2 mi
E
Prairie View Grade SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 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

228 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 80% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Kane County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Elgin 60124
  • Newer than 98% 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.

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$298K$824K

This home is worth more than 59% 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$537,903
CheaperTypical $513,702Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$187
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area2,882 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 228 Atwell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60124Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$537,90359% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18728% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than2,882 ft²72% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac33% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than200889% of homes98% of homes

About 228 Atwell St

How much is 228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL is $537,903 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $516,873 to $558,933. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL last sell?

228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL last sold on Sep 4, 2015 for $295,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL?

228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL has 9 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,882 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL built?

228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL?

228 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 B. All sit in Central Community Unit School District 301. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60124?

Among the 10,208 homes in Elgin 60124, it is worth more than 59% of them ($537,903 against a typical $513,702), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($187 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,882 ft² against a typical 2,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2008 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 80% 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 228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 228 Atwell St, Elgin, IL was $11,233. The county assessed it at $151,435.

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