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Elburn Property Tax
Rate & Typical Bill

Homeowners in Elburn, Kane County, pay about 1.73% of their home's value in property tax each year. The median bill is $8,761.

Elburn, IL

Effective rate
1.73%
Median tax bill
$8,761
Median home value
$389,300
Owner-occupied homes
2,206
Rank in Kane County (1 = highest)
20 of 20

Kane County average: 2.18%

Estimated Yearly Tax by Home Value

At Elburn's typical rate of 1.73%. Exemptions lower the real bill.

Home valueProperty tax (estimate)
$250,000$4,330
$350,000$6,062
$450,000$7,793
$600,000$10,391
$800,000$13,855

Can You Deduct It?

A family with a $389,300 home in Elburn pays about $6,742 in property tax. With $120,000 of income they also pay about $5,940 in Illinois income tax, so their SALT deduction is $12,682 — under the $40,400 cap. That alone does not beat the $32,200 standard deduction for married couples; mortgage interest and charity decide the rest.

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Compare Nearby Towns

TownCountyRateMedian bill
Campton HillsKane2.17%$10,000+
GenevaKane2.24%$9,951
Big RockKane2.16%$7,655
PrestburyKane2.01%$8,221
Sugar GroveKane2.35%$9,221
North AuroraKane2.24%$7,790

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Unofficial estimate, not a tax bill. Updated 2026-10-08.

Property Tax FAQ

What is the property tax rate in Elburn, IL?

Homeowners in Elburn pay a typical effective property tax rate of 1.73% of home value per year. The median annual bill is $8,761 and the median home value is $389,300 (U.S. Census ACS 2020–2024).

How much is property tax on a $400,000 home in Elburn?

About $6,927 per year at Elburn's typical rate of 1.73%. The homeowner exemption and other exemptions lower the actual bill.

Is property tax in Elburn higher than the Kane County average?

Elburn's typical rate of 1.73% is lower than the Kane County average of 2.18%.

Can I deduct property taxes paid in Elburn on my 2026 federal return?

Yes, if you itemize. For 2026, property tax plus Illinois income tax count toward the SALT deduction, capped at $40,400 ($20,200 if married filing separately) and reduced above $505,000 of income. Itemizing helps only if your total deductions beat the standard deduction: $32,200 married filing jointly, $16,100 single, $24,150 head of household.

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