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$257,268$232 / 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 93How 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 $270,000 on Feb 25, 2026

309 GRISWOLD ST

ELGIN, IL 60123
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,111 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.
4,141 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1873
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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

$257K
$239K low$275K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · Feb 25, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,688 (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.$61,449 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,355
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,094
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,599
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$184,421

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.0.95
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(5)

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 · 0.1 mi
M
Abbott Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 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

309 Griswold 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 less than 84% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Elgin 60123
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Kane County
  • Among the smallest lots in Elgin 60123
  • Among the oldest homes in Elgin 60123

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
$158K$518K

This home is worth more than 24% 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$257,268
CheaperTypical $307,862Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$232
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,111 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size4,141 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1873
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 309 Griswold St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60123Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$257,26824% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23271% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than1,111 ft²17% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,141 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than1873almost no homesalmost no homes

About 309 Griswold St

How much is 309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL is $257,268 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $239,358 to $275,178. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL last sell?

309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL last sold on Feb 25, 2026 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL?

309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,111 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL built?

309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL was built in 1873, making it 153 years old. The building has 5 stories.

What schools serve 309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL?

309 Griswold 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 309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60123?

Among the 12,912 homes in Elgin 60123, it is worth more than 24% of them ($257,268 against a typical $307,862), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($232 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,111 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (4,141 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1873 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 16% 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 309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 309 Griswold St, Elgin, IL was $4,688. The county assessed it at $61,449.

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