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$269,998$223 / 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 96How 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

834 SOUTH ST

ELGIN, IL 60123
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,210 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
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

$270K
$259K low$281K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,105 (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.$80,028 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,442
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$61,586
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,711
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$240,180

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.0.16
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
Abbott Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Washington Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Larkin High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

834 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.

  • Worth less than 80% of homes in Kane County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Kane County
  • Older than 84% 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
$158K$518K

This home is worth more than 30% 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$269,998
CheaperTypical $307,862Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$223
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,210 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 834 South St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60123Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,99830% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22364% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,210 ft²27% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac21% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than193621% of homes16% of homes

About 834 South St

How much is 834 South St, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 834 South St, Elgin, IL is $269,998 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $258,867 to $281,129. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 834 South St, Elgin, IL last sell?

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

How big is 834 South St, Elgin, IL?

834 South St, Elgin, IL has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,210 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 834 South St, Elgin, IL built?

834 South St, Elgin, IL was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 834 South St, Elgin, IL?

834 South St, Elgin, IL is assigned to Abbott Middle School (middle), rated D-; Washington Elementary School (elementary), 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 834 South St, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60123?

Among the 12,912 homes in Elgin 60123, it is worth more than 30% of them ($269,998 against a typical $307,862), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($223 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 27% of them (1,210 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1936 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 20% 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 834 South St, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 834 South St, Elgin, IL was $6,105. The county assessed it at $80,028.

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