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Last sold for $3,500 on Feb 18, 2026

265 ADAMS ST

ELGIN, IL 60123
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,736 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.
1976
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$3,500 · Feb 18, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,896 (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.$98,387 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,912
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$76,475
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,620
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$295,279

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.0.22
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, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(9)

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
Lowrie Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Abbott Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Larkin High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

265 Adams 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 67% 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.

Living area1,736 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1976
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 265 Adams St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60123Kane County
Living areabigger than1,736 ft²67% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac59% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than197658% of homes43% of homes

About 265 Adams St

When did 265 Adams St, Elgin, IL last sell?

265 Adams St, Elgin, IL last sold on Feb 18, 2026 for $3,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 265 Adams St, Elgin, IL?

265 Adams St, Elgin, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,736 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 265 Adams St, Elgin, IL built?

265 Adams St, Elgin, IL was built in 1976, making it 50 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 265 Adams St, Elgin, IL?

265 Adams St, Elgin, IL is assigned to Lowrie Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Abbott Middle School (middle), rated D-; Larkin High School (high), rated F. All sit in School District U-46. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 265 Adams St, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60123?

Among the 12,912 homes in Elgin 60123, it is bigger than 67% of them (1,736 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1976 against a typical 1971). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 265 Adams St, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 265 Adams St, Elgin, IL was $6,896. The county assessed it at $98,387.

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