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Last sold for $74,000 on Mar 26, 2009

617 SOUTH ST

ELGIN, IL 60123
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,476 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
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.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$74,000 · Mar 26, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,171 (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.$80,893 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,201
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,692
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,508
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$242,776

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.0.27
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(6)

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
Washington Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Abbott Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Larkin High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

617 South 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Elgin 60123
  • Older than 98% of homes in Kane County

How it measures up in Elgin 60123

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Elgin 60123.

Living area1,476 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 617 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60123Kane County
Living areabigger than1,476 ft²49% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac76% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than18984% of homes2% of homes

About 617 South St

When did 617 South St, Elgin, IL last sell?

617 South St, Elgin, IL last sold on Mar 26, 2009 for $74,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 617 South St, Elgin, IL?

617 South St, Elgin, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,476 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 617 South St, Elgin, IL built?

617 South St, Elgin, IL was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 617 South St, Elgin, IL?

617 South St, Elgin, IL is assigned to Washington 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 617 South St, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60123?

Among the 12,912 homes in Elgin 60123, it is bigger than 49% of them (1,476 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1898 against a typical 1970). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 617 South St, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 617 South St, Elgin, IL was $6,171. The county assessed it at $80,893.

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