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$249,928$306 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $60,666 on Aug 6, 1997

478 SLADE AVE

ELGIN, IL 60120
2
Beds
1
Baths
816 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.
0.12 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$250K
$234K low$266K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,666 · Aug 6, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,544 (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.$67,555 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,486
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,069
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$62,223
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,746

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.0.12
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

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

M
Larsen Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Coleman Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: School District U-46

Neighborhood · ZIP 60120These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
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.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.51,977
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,556
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,612
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

478 Slade Ave 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 86% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Elgin 60120
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Kane County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Kane County

What homes are worth in Elgin 60120

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

This home
$175K$577K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Elgin 60120.

How it measures up in Elgin 60120

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elgin 60120.

Estimated value$249,928
CheaperTypical $295,604Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$306
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area816 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,424 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 478 Slade Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60120Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,92824% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30698% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than816 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac12% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than192830% of homes14% of homes

About 478 Slade Ave

How much is 478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL is $249,928 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $233,636 to $266,220. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL last sell?

478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL last sold on Aug 6, 1997 for $60,666, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL?

478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 816 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL built?

478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL?

478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL is assigned to Larsen Middle School (middle), rated C-; Coleman Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Elgin 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 478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60120?

Among the 13,137 homes in Elgin 60120, it is worth more than 24% of them ($249,928 against a typical $295,604), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($306 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 4% of them (816 ft² against a typical 1,424 ft²), its lot is bigger than 12% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1928 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 14% 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 478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Slade Ave, Elgin, IL was $4,544. The county assessed it at $67,555.

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