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$242,325$152 / 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 87How 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

426 WASHINGTON ST

ELGIN, IL 60123
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,593 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.
1900
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

$242K
$211K low$274K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,758 (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.$75,479 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,576
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,903
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$69,521
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$226,528

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.0.20
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Highland Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi
M
Kimball Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Larkin High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

426 Washington 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 88% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Elgin 60123
  • Older than 94% 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
$152K$519K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$242,325
CheaperTypical $303,460Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,593 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,498 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 426 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60123Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$242,32518% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1527% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,593 ft²58% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac46% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than19008% of homes6% of homes

About 426 Washington St

How much is 426 Washington St, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 426 Washington St, Elgin, IL is $242,325 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $211,077 to $273,573. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 426 Washington St, Elgin, IL last sell?

426 Washington St, Elgin, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 426 Washington St, Elgin, IL?

426 Washington St, Elgin, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,593 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 426 Washington St, Elgin, IL built?

426 Washington St, Elgin, IL was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 426 Washington St, Elgin, IL?

426 Washington St, Elgin, IL is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Kimball 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 426 Washington St, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60123?

Among the 12,912 homes in Elgin 60123, it is worth more than 18% of them ($242,325 against a typical $303,460), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($152 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,593 ft² against a typical 1,498 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1900 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 12% 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 426 Washington St, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 426 Washington St, Elgin, IL was $5,758. The county assessed it at $75,479.

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