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$336,147$181 / 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 94How 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 $138,500 on Jun 26, 2013

279 ORANGE ST

ELGIN, IL 60123
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,855 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
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

$336K
$317K low$356K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$138,500 · Jun 26, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,954 (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.$99,148 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,999
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$80,149
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,321
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$297,563

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.0.20
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(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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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 · 0.1 mi
M
Abbott Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Larkin High SchoolD+
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

279 Orange 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Kane County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Elgin 60123
  • Older than 86% of homes in Kane County

What homes are worth in Elgin 60123

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

This home
$160K$524K

This home is worth more than 61% 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$336,147
CheaperTypical $308,382Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$181
CheaperTypical $208Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area1,855 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 279 Orange St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60123Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$336,14761% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18122% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,855 ft²73% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac46% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than192818% of homes14% of homes

About 279 Orange St

How much is 279 Orange St, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Orange St, Elgin, IL is $336,147 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $316,793 to $355,501. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Orange St, Elgin, IL last sell?

279 Orange St, Elgin, IL last sold on Jun 26, 2013 for $138,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Orange St, Elgin, IL?

279 Orange St, Elgin, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,855 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 279 Orange St, Elgin, IL built?

279 Orange St, Elgin, IL was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Orange St, Elgin, IL?

279 Orange St, Elgin, IL is assigned to Lowrie Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Abbott Middle School (middle), rated D+; Larkin 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 279 Orange St, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60123?

Among the 12,912 homes in Elgin 60123, it is worth more than 61% of them ($336,147 against a typical $308,382), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($181 against a typical $208), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,855 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1928 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 40% 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 279 Orange St, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Orange St, Elgin, IL was $6,954. The county assessed it at $99,148.

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