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$191,500$228 / 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 95How 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

853 PRESTON AVE

ELGIN, IL 60120
2
Beds
1
Baths
840 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.
4,130 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
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.

Valuation

$192K
$182K low$201K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,129 (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.$60,938 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,051
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,887
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,128
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$182,887

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.0.95
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.2 mi
H
Elgin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

853 Preston 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 96% of homes in Kane County
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Elgin 60120
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Kane County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Kane County
  • Older than 87% 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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$168K$580K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$191,500
CheaperTypical $284,751Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area840 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,417 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size4,130 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1968Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 853 Preston Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElgin 60120Kane County
Estimated valuepricier than$191,5005% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22871% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than840 ft²4% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,130 ft²6% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than192629% of homes13% of homes

About 853 Preston Ave

How much is 853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL is $191,500 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $181,950 to $201,050. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL last sell?

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

How big is 853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL?

853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 840 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL built?

853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL?

853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL is assigned to Larsen Middle School (middle), rated D-; Lincoln 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 853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL compare to other homes in Elgin 60120?

Among the 13,139 homes in Elgin 60120, it is worth more than 5% of them ($191,500 against a typical $284,751), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($228 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 4% of them (840 ft² against a typical 1,417 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (4,130 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1926 against a typical 1968). Measured against all of Kane County, it is worth more than 4% 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 853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 853 Preston Ave, Elgin, IL was $1,129. The county assessed it at $60,938.

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