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$317,527$138 / 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

698 LINDEN AVE

ELGIN, IL 60120
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,298 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.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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

$318K
$297K low$339K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,398 (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.$104,966 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,405
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,561
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,680
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$315,024

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.0.20
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.

M
Ellis Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Lords Park Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.7 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

698 Linden 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 more than 67% of homes in Elgin 60120
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Kane County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Elgin 60120
  • Older than 89% 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.

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$171K$609K

This home is worth more than 67% 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$317,527
CheaperTypical $285,139Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $205Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area2,298 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,428 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1969Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 698 Linden Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60120Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$317,52767% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1385% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,298 ft²89% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac57% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than192025% of homes11% of homes

About 698 Linden Ave

How much is 698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL is $317,527 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $296,528 to $338,526. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL last sell?

698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL?

698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,298 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL built?

698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 5 stories.

What schools serve 698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL?

698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL is assigned to Ellis Middle School (middle), rated D; Lords Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D; 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 698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60120?

Among the 13,139 homes in Elgin 60120, it is worth more than 67% of them ($317,527 against a typical $285,139), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($138 against a typical $205), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,298 ft² against a typical 1,428 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1920 against a typical 1969). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 35% 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 698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 698 Linden Ave, Elgin, IL was $7,398. The county assessed it at $104,966.

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