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$489,467$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 Sep 24, 2026

296 LONGVIEW DR

ELGIN, IL 60124
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,624 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2011
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

$489K
$472K low$507K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,878 (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.$146,900 (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.$103,660
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$135,305
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$440,876

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.0.15
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(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
Prairie Knolls Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 0.4 mi
H
Central High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi
E
Howard B. Thomas Grade SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 6.1 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

296 Longview Dr 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 72% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Kane County
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Elgin 60124
  • Among the newest 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
$295K$817K

This home is worth more than 43% 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$489,467
CheaperTypical $510,652Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$187
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area2,624 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,356 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 296 Longview Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60124Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$489,46743% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18728% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than2,624 ft²62% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac10% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than201195% of homesalmost all homes

About 296 Longview Dr

How much is 296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL is $489,467 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $471,542 to $507,392. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL last sell?

296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL?

296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,624 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL built?

296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL?

296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL is assigned to Prairie Knolls Middle School (middle), rated A; Central High School (high), rated B; Howard B. Thomas Grade School (elementary), 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 296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60124?

Among the 10,208 homes in Elgin 60124, it is worth more than 43% of them ($489,467 against a typical $510,652), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($187 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,624 ft² against a typical 2,356 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2011 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 72% 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 296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 296 Longview Dr, Elgin, IL was $10,878. The county assessed it at $146,900.

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